Mercury Chloride (Noun)
Meaning
A white poisonous soluble crystalline sublimate of mercury; used as a pesticide or antiseptic or wood preservative.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doctor warned the patient about the risks of mercury chloride poisoning from using it as an antiseptic on open wounds.
- Mercury chloride was commonly used as a pesticide in the past, but its use is now heavily restricted due to environmental concerns.
- Workers in the wood preservation industry are often exposed to mercury chloride as part of their job, which can lead to serious health problems.
- The chemical analysis revealed high levels of mercury chloride present in the soil, posing a significant risk to wildlife and humans alike.
- Mercury chloride sublimates, or changes directly from a solid to a gas, at high temperatures, making it a unique chemical substance.