magnesium

noun

mag·​ne·​sium mag-ˈnē-zē-əm 

-zhəm

: a silver-white malleable ductile light metallic element that occurs abundantly in nature and is used in metallurgical and chemical processes, in photography, signaling, and pyrotechnics because of the intense white light it produces on burning, and in construction especially in the form of light alloys see Chemical Elements Table

Examples of magnesium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Here is a breakdown of how much magnesium levels these foods provide. Nuts and Seeds Snacking on nuts and seeds is a surefire way to raise your magnesium intake. —Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024

The design still holds up a decade on, but this example also comes with the weight-saving Weissach aerodynamic kit that adds more carbon fiber elements, an extended rear diffuser, and magnesium BBS wheels. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024

Then when the eye starts to blink, the tear electrolytes meet the magnesium anode, causing an oxidation reaction and the generation of electrons. —IEEE Spectrum, 1 Apr. 2024

Also, natural supplements like turmeric, magnesium, and omega fatty acids work systemically to reduce inflammatory chemicals irritating nerve endings. —Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024

Three tablespoons of hemp seeds meet the daily requirement of magnesium, which is useful for the proper functioning of our muscles, hearts, and nervous systems, as well as being beneficial for sleep. —Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024

Figs also supply you with magnesium, a nutrient the body uses in more than 300 biomechanical reactions.15 Other magnesium benefits include:15 Maintaining muscle function Keeping your heart rhythm steady Strengthening your bones Adjusting blood sugar levels Helping produce energy and protein 9. —Christine Mattheis, Health, 30 Mar. 2024

To name just four, potassium, sodium, magnesium, and calcium are crucial for brain’s information processing capacity. —IEEE Spectrum, 29 Mar. 2024

This is largely due to the mineral composition of spring water, which contains varying amounts of sulfur, manganese, magnesium, zinc, selenium, strontium, silica, and calcium bicarbonate. —Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from magnesia

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing magnesium

• magnesium carbonate
• magnesium chloride
• magnesium hydroxide
• magnesium oxide
• magnesium sulfate

Kids Definition

magnesium

noun

mag·​ne·​sium mag-ˈnē-zē-əm 

-zhəm

: a silver-white metallic element that is light and easily worked, burns with a dazzling light, and is used in making lightweight alloys see element

Medical Definition

magnesium

noun

mag·​ne·​sium mag-ˈnē-zē-əm  -zhəm 

: a silver-white light malleable ductile metallic element that occurs abundantly in nature (as in bones and seeds and in the form of chlorophyll in the green parts of plants) and is used in metallurgical and chemical processes, in photography, in signaling, and in the manufacture of pyrotechnics because of the intense white light it produces on burning, and in construction especially in the form of light alloys

—symbol Mg see Chemical Elements Table