magnesia

mag·ne·sia | \ mag-ˈnē-shə

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Definition of magnesia

: magnesium oxide — compare milk of magnesia

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Recent Examples on the Web 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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“Magnesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnesia. Accessed 10 Jul. 2020.

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