adjective
- of, relating to, or containing mercury in its higher valence state
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- Mercuric chloride is a highly toxic compound used in some industrial processes.
- The laboratory tested for mercuric contamination in the water samples.
- Mercuric oxide was once used in certain types of batteries.
- The chemist studied the properties of mercuric compounds.
- Environmental regulations limit mercuric emissions from factories.
- Mercuric salts can be extremely dangerous if handled improperly.