Author: Casarett, L. J., Klaassen, C. D., Amdur, M. O., & Doull, J.
Source: Casarett and Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons.
Year: 2008
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Abstract / Excerpt:
Mercury (Hg) was named after the Greco-Roman god known for swift flight. Also called quicksilver, metallic mercury is in liquid state at room temperature. The symbol Hg was dervied from the Latinized Greek hydrargyrum, meaning “water” and “silver.”
Citation: Casarett, L. J., Klaassen, C. D., Amdur, M. O., & Doull, J. Casarett and Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons. New York: McGraw-Hill, Health Professions Division. 2008.