Assertion: mercury's compound | /r/CapableOf | perform similar function
Facets:
value: without the bioaccumulation hazard
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: It was formerly studied for reactions in which the methylmercury cation was bonded to the target molecule, forming potent bactericides; however, the bioaccumulation and ultimate toxicity of methylmercury has largely led it to be abandoned for this purpose in favor of the less toxic diethylmercury and ethylmercury compounds, which perform a similar function without the bioaccumulation hazard.