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MERCURY DICHLORIDE

\mˈɜːkjʊɹi dˈɪklɔːɹˌa͡ɪd], \mˈɜːkjʊɹi dˈɪklɔːɹˌa‍ɪd], \m_ˈɜː_k_j_ʊ_ɹ_i d_ˈɪ_k_l_ɔː_ɹ_ˌaɪ_d]\

Definitions of MERCURY DICHLORIDE

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Mercury chloride (HgCl2). A highly toxic compound that volatizes slightly at ordinary temperature and appreciably at 100 degrees C. It is corrosive to mucous membranes and used as a topical antiseptic and disinfectant.

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