Definition
methylmercuries
noun
- Plural of methylmercury; organic compounds of mercury in which a methyl group is bonded to mercury, highly toxic to humans and animals.
Usage: technical; chemistry; environmental science
Examples
- Methylmercuries accumulate in fish and shellfish, posing health risks to consumers.
- The study examined how methylmercuries form in aquatic ecosystems.
- Exposure to methylmercuries can cause neurological damage, especially in developing fetuses.
- Industrial pollution has increased methylmercuries levels in many water bodies.
- Methylmercuries are more bioavailable and toxic than inorganic mercury compounds.