methylmercury
/ˌmɛθɪlˈmɜrkjəri/
noun
- A highly toxic organic compound of mercury, formed when mercury combines with carbon, often found in contaminated fish and water, and harmful to the nervous system.
- Pregnant women are advised to avoid fish high in methylmercury.
- The factory was fined for releasing methylmercury into the nearby lake.
- Methylmercury can build up in the food chain, especially in large predatory fish.