magnesia

CEFRB2

/ˌmæɡˈniʒə/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A white chemical compound used in medicines and industry.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A region that is home to the city of Volos, located in the southwestern tip of Thessaly in north central Greece.

Examples

  • The doctor recommended milk of magnesia for digestion.

  • Magnesia is used in medicine.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. magnesium oxide

More examples

In context

  • Four of the earths, namely, lime, baryta, strontia, and magnesia, possess alkaline properties to a considerable extent, and are hence called alkaline earths.

  • The apocrenates of iron and manganese are slightly soluble; those of lime, magnesia and alumina are insoluble.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English magnesia, from Late Latin magnesia, from Ancient Greek μαγνησία (magnēsía), after Μαγνησία (Magnēsía), a name of several cities (in Thessaly, Lydia, and Asia Minor). Doublet of Magnesia, magnesium, and manganese, and related to magnet.