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mercuric oxide Definition

mercuric oxide

noun

a poisonous, red powder, HgO, used as an oxidizing agent and a chemical reagent and in the manufacture of pigment, cosmetics, batteries, etc.

mercuric oxide Usage Examples

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  • use: Primary button cells: Mercuric oxide used in batteries for hearing aids, pacemakers, photographic equipment.