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Mercury Chloride.
Mercury Chloride - as a noun
A white poisonous soluble crystalline sublimate of mercury; used as a pesticide or antiseptic or wood preservative
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bichloride of mercurycorrosive sublimatemercuric chlorideExample Sentences
"The production of mercury chloride has decreased due to its harmful effects on the environment."
"When heated, mercury chloride decomposes into mercury and chlorine gas."
"Researchers are studying the potential health risks of exposure to mercury chloride."
"The use of mercury chloride in pesticides has been banned in many countries."
"Proper safety precautions should be taken when handling mercury chloride."