civilian naval fleet dedicated to the sea transport of goods and merchandise

A ship dedicated to commercial, rather than military, purposes. / (uncountable) Synonym of merchant navy. The fleet considered as an entire combined force.

Alternative spelling of methylmercury

Alternative spelling of ethylmercury

Of, pertaining to, or believing in mercantilism.

(economics) One who believes in mercantilism.

plural of mercantilist

Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of mercerize.

(inorganic chemistry) The sulfide of mercury, HgS, that occurs as the mineral cinnabar.

(organic chemistry, especially in combination) An alkyl group having a mercaptan (thiol) substituent