magnesium
2 synonyms for magnesium, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A light, silvery-white metallic chemical element (atomic number 12) that burns with an intense white flame.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
atomic number 12
How to use magnesium
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
magnesium supplement
magnesium alloy
Etymology
From New Latin magnesium, based on Greek Magnēsía, a region in Thessaly; coined by the chemist Humphry Davy, who first isolated it.
Full origin of magnesium →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.
