Silvery, extremely heavy liquid. Highly toxic by skin absorption and inhalation of fumes and vapors. Used in thermometers and barometers, draft indicators, tank gauges for registration purpose, and in some gyro compasses as a ballistic pendulum. Also used in mercury vapor lamps, arc lamps, and boilers.
水银:银色的,极重的液体。由于皮肤吸收和吸入烟雾和蒸汽而剧毒。用于温度计和气压计、吃水指示器、配准用油罐表,并在某些陀螺罗盘中用作弹道摆。也用于汞蒸汽灯、弧光灯和锅炉。