ferromagnesian

adjective

fer·​ro·​mag·​ne·​sian ˌfer-ō-mag-ˈnē-zhən How to pronounce ferromagnesian (audio)
-shən
: containing iron and magnesium
ferromagnesian minerals

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ferromagnesian was in 1827

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“Ferromagnesian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferromagnesian. Accessed 2 Feb. 2023.

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