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Grade 3
(Mer-cu-ry) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a chemical element that is a silver-colored liquid metal.

Example Sentence

Mercury is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80.

More Example Sentences

Mercury is used in some old light bulbs.

Synonyms

quicksilver; hydrargyrum; element 80

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Rhymes

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