Meaning Of The Word Mercury switch

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Mercury switch Meaning

Mercury switch Definition
Mercury switch Definition

What's The Definition Of Mercury switch?

mercury switch in American English
an electric switch consisting of a sealed capsule containing two electrodes at one end and a drop of liquid mercury which can connect the electrodes when tilted to that end
an especially quiet switch that opens and closes an electric circuit by shifting a vial containing a pool of mercury so as to cover or uncover the contacts

mercury switch in British English
noun: a switch in which a circuit is completed between two terminals by liquid mercury when the switch is tilted

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