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magnesium

mag-NEE-zee-uhm

Magnesium (noun) means a light, silvery-white metallic chemical element (atomic number 12) that burns with an intense white flame. Example: “The fireworks display used magnesium to create a blinding white flash.”

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A light, silvery-white metallic chemical element (atomic number 12) that burns with an intense white flame.
"The fireworks display used magnesium to create a blinding white flash."
"Bananas and leafy greens are good dietary sources of magnesium."

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In plain EnglishA lightweight metal used in everything from fireworks to bike frames, and an essential mineral in the diet.

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Etymology

From New Latin magnesium, based on Greek Magnēsía, a region in Thessaly; coined by the chemist Humphry Davy, who first isolated it.

Origin: New Latin

Mg atomic number 12

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “magnesium” mean?

The word “magnesium” means a light, silvery-white metallic chemical element (atomic number 12) that burns with an intense white flame. In plain terms, a lightweight metal used in everything from fireworks to bike frames, and an essential mineral in the diet.

How do you pronounce “magnesium”?

“Magnesium” is pronounced mag-NEE-zee-uhm (/ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/ in IPA).

How do you use “magnesium” in a sentence?

Here is “magnesium” used in a sentence: “The fireworks display used magnesium to create a blinding white flash.”

What part of speech is “magnesium”?

“Magnesium” is a noun.

Where does the word “magnesium” come from?

The word “magnesium” comes from New Latin. From New Latin magnesium, based on Greek Magnēsía, a region in Thessaly; coined by the chemist Humphry Davy, who first isolated it.

Is “magnesium” a common word?

“Magnesium” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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