mercuric
[ mer-kyoor-ik ]
/ mərˈkyʊər ɪk /
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adjective Chemistry.
of or containing mercury, especially in the bivalent state.
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British Dictionary definitions for mercuric
mercuric
/ (mɜːˈkjʊərɪk) /
adjective
of or containing mercury in the divalent state; denoting a mercury(II) compound
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Medical definitions for mercuric
mercuric
[ mər-kyur′ĭk ]
adj.
Relating to or containing mercury, especially with a valence of 2.
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Scientific definitions for mercuric
mercuric
[ mər-kyur′ĭk ]
Containing mercury, especially mercury with a valence of 2. Compare mercurous.
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