Assertion: mercury | /r/HasProperty | toxic
Facets:
value: highly
type: DEGREE
value: to humans
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: to animals
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: in both liquid and gaseous forms
type: OTHER
value: to living organisms
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: in sufficient quantities
type: OTHER
value: to human health
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: unfortunately
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Mercury and most of its compounds are extremely toxic and must be handled with care; in cases of spills involving mercury (such as from certain thermometers or fluorescent light bulbs), specific cleaning procedures are used to avoid exposure and contain the spill.
text: Mercury is a highly toxic element that is found both naturally and as an introduced contaminant in the environment.
text: But several species of tuna — like other large ocean fish — contain higher-than-average amounts of mercury, a highly toxic metal that can cause severe health effects.
text: Unfortunately, mercury is also a highly toxic material, and as a result, its use has severely declined over the past 20 years.
text: 2.1 Mercury and its compounds are highly toxic substances for humans.
text: However, it can contain high levels of mercury, a toxic heavy metal.
text: Mercury is toxic.
text: Mercury is dangerous to both natural ecosystems and humans because it is a metal known to be highly toxic, especially due to its ability to damage the central nervous system.
text: Mercury is so toxic.
text: anon282760 July 31, 2012 Mercury is toxic, in sufficient quantities.
text: Mercury, also known as quicksilver, is a naturally-occurring metal that is toxic to living organisms.
text: But although mercury has such widespread use, it has long been known to be highly toxic in both liquid and gaseous forms, causing brain and/or liver damage if ingested, or with prolonged exposure.
text: Because mercury is highly toxic, care must be exercised in its handling and transport.
text: Mercury is toxic to human health, posing a particular threat to the development of the child in utero and early in life.
text: Mercury is highly toxic to humans.
text: (Despite the fact that mercury is now known to be highly toxic, some traditional Chinese medicines still appear to contain high levels of mercury.
text: Mercury and most of its compounds are highly toxic.
text: Mercury has proved useful for measuring devices such as thermometers, but is toxic to humans and animals.
text: According to the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency, mercury is toxic to a child's developing brain and nervous system.
text: Mercury is toxic, so you have to be careful not to spill itMercury
text: Mercury can be toxic if consumed, and it can also cause skin and eye damage if touched or respiratory distress if inhaled.
text: Mercury is a highly toxic element that can harm the brain, kidney, and lungs.
text: Mercury is a very toxic element.
text: Mercury is a toxic metal that poses a serious health risk to developing fetuses, babies and children, who can suffer brain damage and learning disabilities from prolonged or repeated exposure to even small amounts of mercury.