상온에서 액체 상태인 은백색의 무거운 금속 원소 (원자 번호 80, 기호 Hg).
The chemical element of atomic number 80 (symbol Hg), a heavy silvery-white metal which is liquid at ordinary temperatures; also known as quicksilver.
예문:
"Due to its toxicity, mercury is no longer used in many household thermometers."
"Mercury contamination in fish is a serious environmental concern, especially in coastal areas."
온도계나 기압계에 있는 수은 기둥 또는 그것이 나타내는 온도나 기압.
The column of mercury in a thermometer or barometer, or its height as indicating atmospheric temperature or pressure.
예문:
"The mercury dropped sharply overnight, signaling a sudden cold front."
"When the mercury rises above 35 degrees Celsius, outdoor work is strongly discouraged."
"The rising mercury indicated that the heat wave was intensifying."
태양계에서 태양에 가장 가까운 작은 행성.
A small planet that is the closest to the sun in the solar system, sometimes visible to the naked eye just after sunset.
예문:
"Mercury completes an orbit around the sun faster than any other planet."
"Observing Mercury is challenging because it is often obscured by the sun's glare."
로마 신화에서 신들의 사자이자 상업, 웅변, 도둑의 신.
The Roman god of eloquence, skill, trading, and thieving, herald and messenger of the gods, identified with the Greek god Hermes.
예문:
"Statues of Mercury often depict him wearing winged sandals and carrying a caduceus."
"As the patron of merchants, Mercury was widely worshipped throughout the Roman Empire."