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Definition of mercurial

Mercurial
Mercurial Mer*cu"ri*al, n. 1. A person having mercurial qualities. --Bacon. 2. (Med.) A preparation containing mercury.
Mercurial
Mercurial Mer*cu"ri*al, a. [L. mercurialis, fr. Mercurius Mercury: cf. F. mercuriel.] 1. Having the qualities fabled to belong to the god Mercury; swift; active; sprightly; fickle; volatile; changeable; as, a mercurial youth; a mercurial temperament. A mercurial man Who fluttered over all things like a fan. --Byron. 2. Having the form or image of Mercury; -- applied to ancient guideposts. [Obs.] --Chillingworth. 3. Of or pertaining to Mercury as the god of trade; hence, money-making; crafty. The mercurial wand of commerce. --J. Q. Adams. 4. Of or pertaining to, or containing, mercury; as, mercurial preparations, barometer. See Mercury, 2. 5. (Med.) Caused by the use of mercury; as, mercurial sore mouth.

Meaning of mercurial from wikipedia

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