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magnesia

noun
mag·​ne·​sia | \ mag-ˈnē-shə How to pronounce magnesia (audio) , -zhə\

Definition of magnesia

: magnesium oxide — compare milk of magnesia
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Other Words from magnesia

magnesian \ mag-​ˈnē-​shən How to pronounce magnesian (audio) , -​zhən \ adjective

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 The proportion of magnesia in inlays and window glass from Samarra’s palaces suggests plant ash, rather than natron, as the source of sodium carbonate in the glassmaking process. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "Medieval artisans built a glass-walled palace in the desert," 31 Aug. 2018

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First Known Use of magnesia

1755, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for magnesia

New Latin, from magnes carneus, a white earth, literally, flesh magnet

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magnesia

noun
mag·​ne·​sia | \ mag-ˈnē-shə How to pronounce magnesia (audio) , -ˈnē-zhə How to pronounce magnesia (audio) \

Medical Definition of magnesia

: magnesium oxide

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