methylmercury
noun
meth·yl·mer·cury
ˌme-thəl-ˈmər-kyə-rē 
-ˈmər-k(ə-)rē
: any of various toxic compounds of mercury containing the complex CH3Hg− that often occur as pollutants which accumulate in living organisms (such as fish) especially in higher levels of a food chain
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According to the National Institute of Health, fish and shellfish can contain varying levels of methylmercury (a toxic metal) that may harm an unborn baby.
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Ronnie Koenig, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024
Fish and shellfish concentrate mercury in their bodies, usually in the toxic form of methylmercury.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
According to the Center for Disease Control, large amounts of methylmercury (organic mercury largely linked to eating seafood, but mainly fish) eaten over weeks to months can cause damage to the nervous system.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Between September and December 2020, Mr. Xu began spiking beverages such as coffee, whiskey and drinking water with methylmercury chloride and bringing them into the office, Caixin reported, citing court documents.
—David Pierson, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
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Ronnie Koenig, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024
Fish and shellfish concentrate mercury in their bodies, usually in the toxic form of methylmercury.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
According to the Center for Disease Control, large amounts of methylmercury (organic mercury largely linked to eating seafood, but mainly fish) eaten over weeks to months can cause damage to the nervous system.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Between September and December 2020, Mr. Xu began spiking beverages such as coffee, whiskey and drinking water with methylmercury chloride and bringing them into the office, Caixin reported, citing court documents.
—David Pierson, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Methylmercury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methylmercury. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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