mercurate

/ˈmɜːrkʊˌweɪt, ˈmɜːrkɪˌweɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat or mix with mercury, especially in the preparation of a thermometer or barometer

“The laboratory technician learned to mercurate thermometers safely and effectively.”

2. noun

a substance that has been treated with mercury, especially a thermometer or barometer that has been prepared or calibrated with mercury

“The old thermometer is a mercurate with a broken glass tube.”

Synonyms

  • mix
  • treat

Antonyms

  • filter
  • purify