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Date: 1800-1900
Language: Modern Latin
Origin: magnesia

magnesium

 noun
     
Related topics: Elements
mag‧ne‧si‧um [uncountable]
HCE a common silver-white metal that burns with a bright white flame. It is a chemical element: symbol Mg
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