noun
mercurous oxide; mercury(I) oxide
Chemical compound with formula Hg₂O. Used in specialized chemical contexts.
酸化水銀(I)は不安定で、光や熱で分解しやすい。
Mercury(I) oxide is unstable and easily decomposes with light or heat.
noun
mercuric oxide; mercury(II) oxide
Chemical compound with formula HgO. More stable than mercurous oxide; historically used in batteries and as a pigment.
酸化水銀(II)は加熱すると水銀と酸素に分解する。
Mercury(II) oxide decomposes into mercury and oxygen when heated.