mercurialize

[ mer-kyoor-ee-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, mer·cu·ri·al·ized, mer·cu·ri·al·iz·ing.

1. to make mercurial, especially in temperament.
2. to treat or impregnate with mercury or one of its compounds.

mercurialize

/ mɜːˈkjʊərɪəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to make mercurial
2. to treat with mercury or a mercury compound

Derived Forms

• merˌcurialiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• mer·curi·al·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mercurialize¹

First recorded in 1605–15; mercurial + -ize