magnesium chloride
noun
: a bitter deliquescent salt MgCl2 used especially as a source of magnesium metal
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There are several ice melts on the market with different chemical compositions, such as magnesium chloride (Mg2Cl), potassium chloride (KCl), and calcium chloride (CaCl2).
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Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Purple ice melter is a blend of sodium acetate, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium chloride, and a non-staining purple coloring.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
For those who live in colder climates, stocking up on magnesium chloride is a smart way to prepare for a salt shortage.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Use products that contain magnesium chloride or calcium chloride for better results in colder temperatures.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
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Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Purple ice melter is a blend of sodium acetate, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium chloride, and a non-staining purple coloring.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
For those who live in colder climates, stocking up on magnesium chloride is a smart way to prepare for a salt shortage.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Use products that contain magnesium chloride or calcium chloride for better results in colder temperatures.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Magnesium chloride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnesium%20chloride. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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