noun
- a highly toxic organic compound of mercury that accumulates in the food chain and can cause severe neurological damage
Usage: chemistry; environmental science
Examples
- Methylmercury contamination in fish poses serious health risks to pregnant women.
- The factory’s discharge increased methylmercury levels in the nearby lake.
- Scientists monitor methylmercury concentrations in seafood to protect public health.
- Exposure to methylmercury can cause developmental problems in children.
- Large predatory fish tend to have higher methylmercury concentrations.
- The EPA has established guidelines for methylmercury exposure limits.