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Mercury properNoun

  /ˈmɜː.(ɹ)kjʊ.ɹi/ , /ˈmɝ.k(ə)ɹ.i/ , /ˈmɝ.kjə.ɹi/
  • (astronomy) The first planet in the Solar system with the closest orbit to the Sun, named after the god; represented by ☿.
  • (Roman god) The Roman god associated with speed, sometimes used as a messenger, wearing winged sandals; the Roman counterpart of the Greek god Hermes.
 Mercure

mercury noun

  /ˈmɜː(ɹ)k.jʊ.ɹi/ , /ˈmɝ.k(ə)ɹ.i/ , /ˈmɝ.kjə.ɹi/
  • (science, historical) One of the elemental principles formerly thought to be present in all metals. [from 15th c.]
 mercure, vif-argent
  • (with definite article) Ambient pressure or temperature (from the use of mercury in barometers and thermometers). [from 17th c.]
 mercure

mercurial adjective

  /-ˈkjɔ-/ , /məːˈkjʊə.ɹɪ.əl/ , /mɝˈkjʊ.ɹi.əl/
  • (not comparable, chemistry) Of or pertaining to the element mercury or quicksilver; containing mercury. [from 16th c.]
 mercuriel
  • (comparable) Having a lively or volatile character; animated, changeable, quick-witted. [from 17th c.]
 lunatique

mercurialism

hydrargyrie
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