Mercuric (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or containing mercury.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The factory's wastewater contained high levels of mercuric compounds that were harming aquatic life.
- Mercuric chloride was once used as a disinfectant, but its toxicity led to its discontinuation.
- The patient was diagnosed with mercuric poisoning after eating contaminated fish from the polluted lake.
- Mercuric sulfide is a common pigment used in vermilion paints, but it can be hazardous to human health.
- The researcher handled the mercuric oxide with care, wearing gloves and a mask to avoid exposure.