Assertion: candy thermometer's mercury | /r/HasProperty | toxic
Facets:
value: highly
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: Mercury-filled thermometers contain mercury, which is toxic, and for that reason are no longer sold by many companies.
text: Mercury is a toxic chemical, which if released could contaminate the body as well as surrounding areas, rendering it unsafe.
text: Since mercury is highly toxic, using them in food or in the body is discouraged.