magnesium — meaning in English

English meaning

• chalk noun A soft white rock made of limestone, or a stick of similar material used for writing or drawing.
• magnesium noun A light, silvery-white metallic chemical element (atomic number 12) that burns with an intense white flame.

Senses

magnesium is used for these senses in English:

• chalk (uncountable, climbing, gymnastics) A white powdery substance used to prevent hands slipping from holds when climbing, or losing grip in weight-lifting or gymnastics, sometimes but not always limestone-chalk, often magnesium carbonate (MgCO3).
• magnesium The chemical element with an atomic number of 12. It is a light, easily flammable, silvery-white alkaline earth metal.

chalk — full definition

1. noun A soft white rock made of limestone, or a stick of similar material used for writing or drawing.
2. noun Powdered chalk-like substance used to improve grip in climbing, gymnastics, or weightlifting.
3. verb To mark or write something using chalk.

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