Meaning Of The Word Methylmercury

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Methylmercury Definition
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What's The Definition Of Methylmercury?

methylmercury in American English
noun: any of several extremely toxic organometallic compounds, Hg(CH3)2, formed from metallic mercury by the action of microorganisms and capable of entering the food chain: used as seed disinfectants

methylmercury in British English
noun: any of various highly toxic organic compounds of mercury that contain the complex CH3Hg-

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