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单词 magnesia
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magnesia in British English

(mæɡˈniːʃə)
noun
another name for magnesium oxide
Derived forms
magnesian (magˈnesian) or magnesic (mæɡˈniːsɪk) or magnesial (magˈnesial)
adjective
Word origin
C14: via Medieval Latin from Greek Magnēsia, of Magnēs ancient mineral-rich region

Magnesia in American English

(mægˈniʒə; mægˈniʃə)
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magnesia in American English

(mægˈniʒə; mægniʃə)
noun
1. 
magnesium oxide, MgO, a white, tasteless powder, used as a mild laxative and antacid, and as an insulating substance, in firebrick, etc.
2. 
hydrated magnesium carbonate, also used as a laxative
Derived forms
magnesian (magˈnesian)
adjective or magˈnesic (mægˈnisɪk)
Word origin
ModL magnesia (alba), lit., (white) magnesia (in contrast to ML magnesia, a black mineral < LGr magnēsia < Magnēsia, Magnesia): term substituted by F. Hoffmann (1660-1742), Ger physician, for ModL magnes carneus, lit., flesh-magnet (see magnet & carnal): so named from clinging to the lips

Examples of 'magnesia' in a sentence
magnesia

Nothing would cure it -- camomile tea, milk of magnesia -- nothing would even ease it.
Robert Wilson THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS (2002)
She went into the bathroom and dug out the bottle of milk of magnesia; as predicted it was on the top shelf.
Jenny Colgan LOOKING FOR ANDREW MCCARTHY (2002)
Vodka, orange juice, and milk of magnesia: a Phillips Screwdriver.
Patricia Gaffney FLIGHT LESSONS (2002)
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