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mercure — meaning in English

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English meaning

mercury noun A heavy, silvery metallic element that is liquid at room temperature and highly toxic; also called quicksilver.

Senses

mercure is used for these senses in English:

mercury (with definite article) Ambient pressure or temperature (from the use of mercury in barometers and thermometers). [from 17th c.]
mercury (science, historical) One of the elemental principles formerly thought to be present in all metals. [from 15th c.]

mercury — full definition

noun A heavy, silvery metallic element that is liquid at room temperature and highly toxic; also called quicksilver.
noun Informal: the reading on a thermometer or barometer, as a stand-in for temperature or pressure.

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

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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”.

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