Plural of mercury
regular plural
The plural of mercury is mercuries.
Forms of mercury
| Singular | mercury /ˈmɜːkjʊ.ɹi/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | mercuries |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Meaning of mercury
- noun A silvery-coloured, metallic chemical element with the atomic number 80; it is liquid at room temperature, and toxic.
- noun Preceded by the: mercury (noun sense 1) as used in the column of a barometer or thermometer, its fall or rise thus indicating the decrease or increase of ambient pressure or temperature.
- noun A preparation containing mercury (noun sense 1), especially calomel (mercurous chloride) or corrosive sublimate (mercuric chloride), formerly used as a medicine to treat syphilis, etc.
Questions about the plural of mercury
- What is the plural of mercury?
- The plural of mercury is mercuries.
- Is mercury countable?
- Mercury is a countable and uncountable noun.
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