wat is the meaning of mercury?

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wat is the meaning of mercury?

2006-08-19 08:43:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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Mercury was the Roman equivalent god to Hermes, the messenger (wings on the feet and all). He was fast-moving. The element mercury is a heavy liquid metal - also known as QUICK silver. Mercury the planet is named after the god because its apparent rapid motion in the sky.

2006-08-19 08:54:47 · answer #1 · answered by Barry B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

you'll have to give us a little more information. Mercury the element? The Greek god? The planet? The car?

2006-08-19 15:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by lee m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The word mercury is related to the Latin word merx ("merchandise"; compare merchant, commerce, etc.).

2006-08-20 01:14:04 · answer #3 · answered by wysely 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋