Definitions

1. verb

to treat or coat with mercury, especially to protect metal from rust or corrosion

“The ship’s hull was mercurized to prevent water damage.”

2. verb

to become or make something like or related to mercury, such as fluid or changeable

“The artist’s mercurial nature made it difficult to work with.”

3. noun

the process of treating or coating with mercury

“The engineer studied the mercurization process to develop a new protective coating.”