magnesium (Meaning)

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magnesium (n)

a light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element; in pure form it burns with brilliant white flame; occurs naturally only in combination (as in magnesite and dolomite and carnallite and spinel and olivine)

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magnesium (n.)

A light silver-white metallic element, malleable and ductile, quite permanent in dry air but tarnishing in moist air. It burns, forming (the oxide) magnesia, with the production of a blinding light (the so-called magnesium light) which is used in signaling, in pyrotechny, or in photography where a strong actinic illuminant is required. Its compounds occur abundantly, as in dolomite, talc, meerschaum, etc. Symbol Mg. Atomic weight, 24.4. Specific gravity, 1.75.

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a light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element; in pure form it burns with brilliant white flame; occurs naturally only in combination (as in magnesite

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Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions.

The human body stores about 60% of its magnesium in bones, with the remaining distributed throughout other tissues.

Dietary sources of magnesium include leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.

Magnesium deficiency can lead to a variety of health problems, including muscle cramps, fatigue, and high blood pressure.