Meaning : A heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element. The only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures.
Synonyms : atomic number 80, hg, hydrargyrum, quicksilver
Meaning : (Roman mythology) messenger of Jupiter and god of commerce. Counterpart of Greek Hermes.
Meaning : The smallest planet and the nearest to the sun.
Meaning : Temperature measured by a mercury thermometer.
Example :
The mercury was falling rapidly.