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What is the correct meaning of the word negate?

Thermometers filled with liquid mercury negate the assumption that all metals are firm at room
temperature.

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-contradict

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Answer:

contradict

Explanation:

mercury is a metal that is liquid at room temperature, so it is going against the assumption.

I believe the answer is: Contradict.
Explanation:
Negate can mean “deny the existence of something.” In this sentence, we are denying the assumption that all metals are firm at room temperature.
Feel free to correct me if I’m wrong!

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