mercury
The origin and history of mercury.
Etymology
From Middle English mercurie, ultimately named after the Roman god Mercury, likely because of the metal's quick, fluid movement.
The origin and history of mercury.
From Middle English mercurie, ultimately named after the Roman god Mercury, likely because of the metal's quick, fluid movement.
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