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{{defn|A hypothetical non-linear passive two-terminal electrical component relating electric charge and magnetic flux linkage.}}
{{term|[[mercury-arc rectifier]]}}
{{defn|A mercury-arc valve; a vacuum tube device that converts {{gli|alternating current}} to {{gli|direct current}} by an arc in mercury vapor; displaced by solid -state devices, but formerly much used especially in high-voltage {{gli|direct current}} transmission.}}
{{term|[[mercury vapor lamp]]}}
{{defn|A lamp that generates light from a discharge struck in mercury vapor; formerly widely used in outdoor lighting, now replaced by lamps with better efficacy.}}