Hg

Translingual

symbol
Definitions
  • (element symbol) Symbol for mercury.

Etymology

Derived from Latin hydrargyrum derived from Ancient Greek ὑδράργυρος (quicksilver).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ὑδράργυρος

Gloss

quicksilver

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