1The mercurial nature of the artist's temperament made it challenging for her collaborators to work with her.
2Mercurial compounds are highly toxic and require special handling due to their propensity for sudden chemical reactions.
3His mercurial mood swings made it difficult for his friends to know how to react around him.
4The mercurial quality of the poet's language has been praised for its innovative use of imagery and metaphor.
5The company's mercurial approach to product development has resulted in a string of innovative but short-lived products.