How to style dt and dd so they are on the same line?

Question

Using CSS, how can I style the following:

    
Mercury
    
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Answer 1

I usually start with the following when styling definition lists as tables:

dt,
dd{
    /* Override browser defaults */
    display: inline;
    margin: 0;
}

dt  {
    clear:left;
    float:left;
    line-height:1; /* Adjust this value as you see fit */
    width:33%; /* 1/3 the width of the parent. Adjust this value as you see fit */
}

dd {
    clear:right;
    float: right;
    line-height:1; /* Adjust this value as you see fit */
    width:67%; /* 2/3 the width of the parent. Adjust this value as you see fit */
}