What does «mercurial» mean in Spanish?
- Related to mercury (chemical element).
- Relating to the mythological god Mercury.
- Relating to the planet Mercury.
Examples of use in Spanish: "los canales mercuriales".
- Having the characteristics of eloquence, sagacity, quickness and thievery attributed to the god Mercury.
- Susceptible to sudden and unpredictable change; volatile, lively, changeable, fickle.
Examples of use in Spanish: "un temperamento mercurial".
"una naturaleza mercurial".
- Mercury salt preparation for use as a medicine.
Examples of use in Spanish: "preparados mercuriales".
- Euphorbiaceous herbaceous plant 30 to 50 cm high, with greenish leaves and flowers, whose juice has been used as a purgative. It is distributed in Europe, reaches Western Asia and North Africa. Scientific name: Mercurialis perennis.
- Euphorbiaceous herbaceous plant. It is a weed widespread throughout the Mediterranean. It is toxic although it has been used as purgative. Scientific name: Mercurialis annua.