What is the Origin of name for the element Mercury?

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2026-04-06 02:40

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From the Greek god Mercury, messenger to the gods and was known for his speed; Hg from mercury's Latin name Hydrargyrum, which comes from the Greek Word "hydrargyros" ("hydor" for water and "argyros" for silver).

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