what does it mean by "its density has an inverse proportional relationship with temperature"?

问题描述:

what does it mean by "its density has an inverse proportional relationship with temperature"?
Actually,the question is as follow originally:
"Mercury is used in liquid in glass thermometer because its density has an inverse proportional relationship with temperature"

液态水银经常用在玻璃温度计中 因为它的密度与温度成反比