noun
magnesite
MAG-nuh-zyt
Magnesite (noun) means a mineral that is a form of magnesium carbonate, MgCO3. Example: “The geologist labeled the sample as magnesite.”
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technical A mineral that is a form of magnesium carbonate, MgCO3.
"The geologist labeled the sample as magnesite."
"Magnesite is a carbonate mineral."
"The museum displayed a piece of magnesite beside other carbonate minerals."
How to use magnesite
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mineral made of magnesium carbonate.
When to use it
Magnesite is a technical term, used mainly in mineralogy and geology.
Common pairings
a sample of magnesite
magnesite deposit
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Etymology
The name was given in 1807 and refers to the composition of the mineral.
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What is magnesite?
Magnesite is a mineral made of magnesium carbonate, with the formula MgCO3.
How do you pronounce magnesite?
It is pronounced MAG-nuh-zyt, with the stress on the first syllable.
Is magnesite a countable noun?
It can be both countable and uncountable. The plural is magnesites.
What is the meaning of magnesite?
"magnesite" (noun) means a mineral that is a form of magnesium carbonate, MgCO3.
