Metallic element whose chemical symbol is Hg (7)

I believe the answer is:

mercury

(Other definitions for mercury that I've seen before include "Planet - liquid metal" , "one in distant orbit?" , "Metal liquid at room temperature" , "Lead singer" , "First rock from the Sun - Hg" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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