magnesium

noun

mag·​ne·​sium mag-ˈnē-zē-əm How to pronounce magnesium (audio)
-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 Biologically, your body can’t run without magnesium. Adam Markovitz, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024 These groups of people might have more trouble absorbing magnesium, or have higher magnesium needs. Britannay Scanniello, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024 But Take Note The magnesium amount in each gummy is less than other magnesium supplements, but this can also help tailor the dose to your individual needs. Casey Seiden, Parents, 24 Feb. 2024 Not all magnesium supplements are created equal, however. Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Scientific American, 16 Feb. 2024 Popcorn has some nutritional value, containing magnesium, zinc, fiber, among other minerals. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024 Saltwater is rich with minerals like magnesium, zinc, iron, and potassium, which all help reduce inflammation, protect the skin, and heal any scrapes, cuts, or sores. Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024 To check for hypoparathyroidism, your doctor may also order another blood test that measures phosphorus, magnesium, and parathyroid hormone and a urine test.⁹ Treatment Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the calcium deficiency and what's causing it. Sandra Gordon, Health, 9 Feb. 2024 The remaining 10 essential plant nutrients — boron, calcium, chlorine, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, sulfur and zinc — are needed in much lower quantities. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from magnesia

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of magnesium was in 1812

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

Kids Definition

magnesium

noun
mag·​ne·​sium mag-ˈnē-zē-əm How to pronounce magnesium (audio)
-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 How to pronounce magnesium (audio) -zhəm How to pronounce magnesium (audio)
: 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

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