transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmər-kyə-rē, -k(ə-)rē ]
noun
( plural -ries )
Etymology: Latin Mercurius, Roman god and the planet
Date: 14th century
1.
a. capitalized : a Roman god of commerce, eloquence, travel, cunning, and theft who serves as messenger to the other gods — compare Hermes
b. often capitalized , archaic : a bearer of messages or news or a conductor of travelers
2.
[Middle English mercurie, from Medieval Latin mercurius, from Latin, the god]
a. : a silver-white poisonous heavy metallic element that is liquid at ordinary temperatures and is used especially in batteries, in dental amalgam, and in scientific instruments — called also quicksilver — see element table
b. : the column of mercury in a thermometer or barometer ; also : temperature
the mercury rose above 70 degrees
3. capitalized : the planet nearest the sun — see planet table