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mer·cu·rate
(mûr′kyə-rāt′)tr.v. mer·cu·rat·ed, mer·cu·rat·ing, mer·cu·rates
To treat or combine with mercury or a mercury compound.
mer′cu·ra′tion n.
mercurate
(ˈmɜːkjʊˌreɪt)vb
1. (Chemistry) (tr) to treat or mix with mercury
2. (Chemistry) to undergo or cause to undergo a chemical reaction in which a mercury atom is added to a compound
ˌmercuˈration n
mer•cu•rate
(ˈmɜr kyəˌreɪt)v.t. -rat•ed, -rat•ing.
to introduce mercury into (an organic compound); treat with mercury.
[1920–25]
mercurate
Past participle: mercurated
Gerund: mercurating
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