1. a heavy, silvery metallic element that is liquid at room temperature, used in thermometers and barometers
Usage: chemistry
2. the planet closest to the sun in our solar system
Usage: astronomy
3. the Roman god of trade, travel, and communication, equivalent to the Greek god Hermes
Usage: mythology

Examples

• The old thermometer contained mercury, which is now considered dangerous.
• Mercury is toxic and can cause serious health problems if inhaled.
• Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.
• It takes Mercury only 88 Earth days to orbit the sun.
• The planet Mercury has extreme temperature variations.
• In Roman mythology, Mercury was the messenger of the gods.
• Mercury is often depicted with winged sandals and a caduceus.