magnesia
a white, tasteless substance, magnesium oxide, MgO, used in medicine as an antacid and laxative.
Origin of magnesia
1Other words from magnesia
- mag·ne·sian, adjective
- Compare milk of magnesia.
Words Nearby magnesia
Other definitions for Magnesia (2 of 2)
ancient name of Manisa.
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How to use magnesia in a sentence
Then she poured Milk of magnesia into the other glass as a chaser.
Eventually, however, both varieties become converted into clay, their magnesia and potash passing gradually into soluble forms.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry | Thomas AndersonSulphate of magnesia can be obtained at a low cost, and has been used as a manure in some instances with very marked success.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry | Thomas AndersonWell,” she said, “several mothers have mentioned it, but they take more interest in fluid magnesia and tonics.
The Daughters of Danaus | Mona CairdI took a quick swallow of milk of magnesia, an excellent antacid, and went in.
The Professional Approach | Charles Leonard Harness
Ephesus, magnesia, and other cities in Asia destroyed by an earthquake.
British Dictionary definitions for magnesia
/ (mæɡˈniːʃə) /
another name for magnesium oxide
Origin of magnesia
1Derived forms of magnesia
- magnesian, magnesic (mæɡˈniːsɪk) or magnesial, adjective
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Scientific definitions for magnesia
[ măg-nē′zhə ]
A white powder with a very high melting point. It is used to make heat-resistant materials, electrical insulators, cements, fertilizer, and plastics. It is also used in medicine as an antacid and laxative. Chemical formula: MgO.
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