mercury
US /ˈmɝː.kjə.ri/
UK /ˈmɝː.kjə.ri/
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mercurio
a heavy, silvery-white metallic element that is liquid at ordinary temperatures. It is used in thermometers, barometers, and other scientific instruments.
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The old thermometer contained mercury.
El viejo termómetro contenía mercurio.
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Exposure to mercury can be toxic.
La exposición al mercurio puede ser tóxica.
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Mercurio
the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest to the Sun
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Mercury has no moons.
Mercurio no tiene lunas.
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The surface of Mercury is heavily cratered.
La superficie de Mercurio está muy craterizada.
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Mercurio
the Roman god of trade, eloquence, and messenger of the gods, identified with the Greek god Hermes
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The statue depicted Mercury with winged sandals.
La estatua representaba a Mercurio con sandalias aladas.
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Mercury was known for his speed and cunning.
Mercurio era conocido por su velocidad y astucia.