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Magnesium

/mæˈɡniziəm/
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(noun) The chemical element with an atomic number of 12. It is a light, easily flammable, silvery-white alkaline earth metal.

Powders of aluminium, magnesium, silicon, etc. explode.
Magnesium is a chemical element.
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____ is an important mineral that is found in many different foods and is essential for health.

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