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magnesia
1[ mag-nee-zhuh, -shuh ]
noun
- a white, tasteless substance, magnesium oxide, MgO, used in medicine as an antacid and laxative.
Magnesia
2[ mag-nee-shee-uh, -zhee-uh ]
noun
- ancient name of Manisa.
magnesia
/ mæɡˈniːʃə; mæɡˈniːsɪk /
magnesia
/ măg-nē′zhə /
- A white powder with a very high melting point. It is used to make heat-resistant materials, electrical insulators, cements, fertilizer, and plastics. It is also used in medicine as an antacid and laxative. Chemical formula: MgO.
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Derived Forms
- magˈnesian, adjective
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Other Words From
- mag·nesian adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of magnesia1
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Example Sentences
Then she poured Milk of Magnesia into the other glass as a chaser.
Eventually, however, both varieties become converted into clay, their magnesia and potash passing gradually into soluble forms.
Sulphate of Magnesia can be obtained at a low cost, and has been used as a manure in some instances with very marked success.
Well,” she said, “several mothers have mentioned it, but they take more interest in fluid magnesia and tonics.
I took a quick swallow of milk of magnesia, an excellent antacid, and went in.
Ephesus, Magnesia, and other cities in Asia destroyed by an earthquake.
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