adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Pertaining to or derived from mercury. not-comparable
2. 2
   Of a compound, containing mercury with an oxidation number of 1. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   of or containing mercury wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

brassbrassybrazenbronzecoppergilt

Etymology

From mercury + -ous.