MERCURY
Scrabble letter values: M3E1R1C3U1R1Y4 = 14
Definition
- noun a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element. — synonyms: quicksilver, hydrargyrum, Hg, atomic_number_80
- noun (Roman mythology) messenger of Jupiter and god of commerce.
- noun the smallest planet and the nearest to the sun.
- noun temperature measured by a mercury thermometer.
Examples
- “the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures”
- “counterpart of Greek Hermes”
- “the mercury was falling rapidly”