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magnesium
mag·ne·si·um [ mag nzee əm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
light silver-white metallic element: a light silver-white metallic element. Source: magnesite, dolomite, seawater. Use: alloys, metallurgy, photography, fireworks.
Symbol  Mg
[Early 19th century. <magnesia]
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