magnesia

noun

mag·​ne·​sia mag-ˈnē-shə How to pronounce magnesia (audio)
-zhə
magnesian adjective

Examples of magnesia in a Sentence

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, 31 Aug. 2018

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from magnes carneus, a white earth, literally, flesh magnet

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of magnesia was in 1755

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Cite this Entry

“Magnesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnesia. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

magnesia

noun
mag·​ne·​sia mag-ˈnē-shə How to pronounce magnesia (audio)
-ˈnē-zhə

Medical Definition

magnesia

noun
mag·​ne·​sia mag-ˈnē-shə How to pronounce magnesia (audio) -ˈnē-zhə How to pronounce magnesia (audio)
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