magnesia

noun

mag·ne·sia | \ mag-ˈnē-shə

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Definition of magnesia

: magnesium oxide — compare milk of magnesia

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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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The first known use of magnesia was in 1755

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magnesia

noun

mag·ne·sia | \ mag-ˈnē-shə

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Medical Definition of magnesia

: magnesium oxide

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