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mercury

Pronunciación: [ˈmɜːrkjʊri]

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Cómo usar mercury en una oración: 3 significados y 9 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «science»

(noun) a chemical element that is a heavy, silvery liquid metal at room temperature. It's often found in thermometers to measure temperature because it expands and contracts easily with heat.

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The thermometer used mercury to show the temperature accurately.

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Mercury is not safe to use in everyday thermometers anymore because it can be harmful.

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What is mercury used for in science?

Contexto: «planetary science»

(noun) the closest planet to the Sun in our solar system. It's a small, rocky planet that has extreme temperatures because it has no atmosphere.

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Mercury is fascinating because it has the shortest year of all the planets.

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Unlike Earth, Mercury cannot support life due to its harsh conditions.

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Why is Mercury unable to hold onto an atmosphere?

Contexto: «mythology»

(noun) the Roman god of messages and travelers, known for being quick and clever. He is often shown with wings on his sandals.

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In stories, Mercury is said to deliver messages between the gods.

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The stories of Mercury do not focus on him being a god of war.

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What are some of Mercury's qualities in mythology?

Cómo se pronuncia mercury

Pronunciación: [ˈmɜːrkjʊri]

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