Mercury in Irish

Mercury in Irish is Mearcair, mearcair, airgead beo — Mercury means a heavy, silvery metallic element that is liquid at room temperature and highly toxic; also called quicksilver.

Mercury in Irish

Mearcair

proper noun

mearcair

noun

(science, historical) One of the elemental principles formerly thought to be present in all metals. [from 15th c.]

airgead beo

noun

(science, historical) One of the elemental principles formerly thought to be present in all metals. [from 15th c.]

What does "Mercury" mean?

noun A heavy, silvery metallic element that is liquid at room temperature and highly toxic; also called quicksilver.
"A drop of mercury rolled across the table like a tiny silver ball."
noun Informal: the reading on a thermometer or barometer, as a stand-in for temperature or pressure.
"The mercury dropped sharply overnight, and we woke to frost on the windows."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Mercury in a sentence

A drop of mercury rolled across the table like a tiny silver ball.
Old thermometers used mercury, which is why they're rarely made that way anymore.
The mercury dropped sharply overnight, and we woke to frost on the windows.
When the mercury rises this high, everyone heads to the beach.

Similar words in Irish

quicksilver

Common Irish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Mercury" in Irish?

"Mercury" in Irish is Mearcair, mearcair, airgead beo. Mercury means: A heavy, silvery metallic element that is liquid at room temperature and highly toxic; also called quicksilver.

How do you use "Mercury" in a sentence?

Example: "A drop of mercury rolled across the table like a tiny silver ball." In Irish, "Mercury" is Mearcair, mearcair, airgead beo.

Are there other ways to say "Mercury" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "Mercury": Mearcair, mearcair, airgead beo.

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