mercurification
The process or operation of obtaining mercury, in its fluid form, from mercuric mineralsThe process or operation of obtaining mercury, in its fluid form, from mercuric minerals.
Meaning
2 senses(historical, uncountable)The process or operation of obtaining mercury, in its fluid form, from mercuric minerals.
(obsolete, rare, uncountable)The act or process of compounding, or the state of being compounded, with mercury.
Origin
Compare French mercurification. See mercurify.Compare French mercurification. See mercurify.
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