Phrases with «mercury vapor»

"Mercury vapor" refers to the gaseous form of the element mercury. Full definition

During the burning, which takes several minutes, shop employees and customers are exposed to high doses of mercury vapor. (scientificamerican.com)
If your child breaks it, you shouldn't worry that your will cut himself or will breathe poisonous mercury vapor. (babieslounge.com)
The concern is that, once broken, the bulb will emit potentially hazardous mercury vapor into the surrounding environment. (scientificamerican.com)
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