magnesia

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase; a source of magnesium

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.

In classic literature

Synonyms

periclase, magnesium oxide

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