nonmercurial
/nɑnˈmɜrkjʊriəl/
adjective
- Not containing or involving the element mercury.
- The dentist switched to nonmercurial fillings for safety reasons.
- Many modern thermometers are nonmercurial, using alcohol or digital sensors instead.
- The lab requires nonmercurial reagents to avoid toxic waste.
- Not changeable or unpredictable; steady and reliable in temperament.
- Her nonmercurial nature made her a calm leader during the crisis.
- The stock market is anything but nonmercurial, swinging wildly from day to day.
- Unlike his excitable brother, he was nonmercurial and rarely lost his temper.
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