Mercury Poisoning (Noun)
Meaning
A toxic condition caused by ingesting or inhaling mercury; acute mercury poisoning causes a metallic taste and vomiting and diarrhea and kidney problems that may lead to death.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- People working with thermometers or other mercury-containing devices are at high risk of mercury poisoning if they accidentally break them and inhale the fumes.
- Prolonged consumption of contaminated fish has led to mercury poisoning in some coastal communities around the world.
- In the past, the use of mercury in certain medicines has led to mercury poisoning and long-term health complications in patients.
- Workers at fluorescent light factories must be properly trained and equipped to prevent the risk of mercury poisoning.
- Eating excessive amounts of fish high in mercury has caused widespread mercury poisoning among pregnant women in certain areas, affecting the health of their unborn babies.