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1. (n.) magnesia
a white tasteless substance, magnesium oxide, MgO, used in medicine as an antacid and laxative.
Etymology: (< NL)
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1. (noun) periclase, magnesia, magnesium oxide
a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase; a source of magnesium
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1. (noun) magnesia
a light earthy white substance, consisting of magnesium oxide, and obtained by heating magnesium hydrate or carbonate, or by burning magnesium. It has a slightly alkaline reaction, and is used in medicine as a mild antacid laxative. See Magnesium
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