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hydrargyrum

/ˈhaɪdrɑːrɡərəm/ noun · British & US
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What does hydrargyrum mean?

noun

An old name for the chemical element mercury, a heavy, silvery-white, highly toxic metal.

Example

"The alchemist carefully handled the vial of hydrargyrum, aware of its deadly properties."

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