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magnesia

/mæɡˈniː.ʒə/

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noun

/mæɡˈniː.ʒə/C1formalscientific
  • ruБелое твердое минеральное вещество, встречающееся в природе в виде периклаза и служащее источником магния.

A white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase and serves as a source of magnesium.

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  1. C1formalscientific

    A white solid mineral (magnesium oxide) that occurs naturally as periclase and is a source of magnesium.

    ruОксид магния

    • Magnesia is used in the production of refractory bricks.
    • The chemist analyzed the sample of magnesia for purity.
    • Magnesia is a common ingredient in some antacids.

    Synonymspericlase

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