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mercuric

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mer·cu·ric  (mr-kyrk)
adj.
Relating to or containing mercury, especially with a valence of 2.
mercuric [mɜːˈkjʊərɪk]
adj
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) of or containing mercury in the divalent state; denoting a mercury(II) compound
mercuric  (mr-kyrk)
Containing mercury, especially mercury with a valence of 2. Compare mercurous.
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Adj.1.mercuric - of or containing mercurymercuric - of or containing mercury            
mercurous
chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
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