mercurial
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definition
noun
In refractory HF with anasarca, hyperchloremic acidosis was induced to potentiate the effect of intravenous mercurials .
a drug or other compound containing mercury.
adjective
his mercurial temperament
(of a person) subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
The mercurial bromide was re-extracted and analyzed by capillary gas chromatography/electron capture detector, using an internal standard for quantification.
of or containing the element mercury.
example
He grinned briefly in a 'mercurial' change of mood.
This research is an effort to create an awareness. of the potential hazards of some Chinese patent medicines which contain 'mercurial' ingredients.
He's always been a 'mercurial' musician with one foot on his distortion pedal and one foot out the door on the way to his next project.
Okada projected the 'mercurial' shift of moods in Beethoven's Fantasie Op 77 with resonant sonority.
Ms Short is notorious for her outspoken comments and her 'mercurial' temperament.
In acute LV failure with pulmonary edema, phlebotomy, rotating tourniquets, and parenteral 'mercurial' diuretics were effective.
In a 'mercurial' change of temper, he grabbed her shoulders and shook her, once, twice.
To determine the extent to which mercury-sensitive water channels are involved in the control of root water flow, 'mercurial' inhibition of root water flow was also examined using a pressure-flux approach.
And don't forget ‘liquid metal,’ dynamically controlled 'mercurial' globs you can push around on your canvas.
They require complex and varied solutions, involving complicated, multiplex, 'mercurial' people who use a wide variety of approaches.
Brownish-black may indicate chronic 'mercurial' poisoning caused by the formation of sulfide of mercury in the tissues.
The 'mercurial' singer-songwriter's mood is as unpredictable as Halifax weather and each night's performance lives and dies on which attitude the capricious star brings to the rink.
Jim's mind is 'mercurial' , but I like his company more than anything.
He then embarked upon a legal career which was characterised by often brilliant legal exposition, and 'mercurial' temperament.
No decision of importance could be made without the chairman, and he was 'mercurial' , often changing his mind once a decision had been made.
The condensation beading on it gave it a 'mercurial' sheen.
He is 'mercurial' , unpredictable and headstrong.
He didn't have the polish and professionalism that would define the CBS era, but he wasn't quite the 'mercurial' genius our lazy memories would have us believe, either.
At times you feel frustrated with Ellie and her 'mercurial' temperament.
‘You have the most 'mercurial' personality I have ever met,’ he stated.
Nor does she depict adolescence as a period of mental instability, characterized by 'mercurial' moods and impulsive, self-gratifying actions.
He had a 'mercurial' temperament and was never one to hold back his views, even in the face of opposition.
During his four years in office, Mr. Chen has proven to be a 'mercurial' and unpredictable leader.
One of the most talented and versatile Scottish performers, McKidd is mesmerising as Frankie, capturing all the 'mercurial' moods of a man who can switch from sentimentality to aggression at the flick of a switchblade.
Their awkwardness, overextended maturity, 'mercurial' temperaments, and easy companionship were all spot on.
Could it be my 'mercurial' temper, causing many rash actions or hurtful, wicked comments?
Mrs. Lincoln became known as much for her fashion sense as her 'mercurial' temperament and place in history.
Regardless of her 'mercurial' mood, he always managed to stay gentle with her.
Everyone is wise to the mercury dangers in paints, but patients need to know that button batteries, 'mercurial' antiseptics and broken thermometers are sources of mercury.
Mercury amalgams are used in dentistry, and 'mercurial' aids such as the thermometer and blood pressure apparatus aid the doctor.
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