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magnesia

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14
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8
Pronunciation
/ˌmæɡˈniʒə/

Definition of magnesia

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)magnesium oxide
    “Four of the earths, namely, lime, baryta, strontia, and magnesia, possess alkaline properties to a considerable extent, and are hence called alkaline earths.”
    “The apocrenates of iron and manganese are slightly soluble; those of lime, magnesia and alumina are insoluble.”
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)magnesium oxide
    “Four of the earths, namely, lime, baryta, strontia, and magnesia, possess alkaline properties to a considerable extent, and are hence called alkaline earths.”
    “The apocrenates of iron and manganese are slightly soluble; those of lime, magnesia and alumina are insoluble.”

name

  1. A region that is home to the city of Volos, located in the southwestern tip of Thessaly in north central Greece.

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Etymology

From Middle English magnesia, from Late Latin magnesia, from Ancient Greek μαγνησία (magnēsía), after Μαγνησία (Magnēsía), a name of several cities (in Thessaly, Lydia, and Asia Minor). Doublet of Magnesia, magnesium, and manganese, and related to magnet.

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