Definitions for magnesian
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
mag•ne•siamægˈni ʒə, -ʃə(n.)
a white tasteless substance, magnesium oxide, MgO, used in medicine as an antacid and laxative.
Category: Pharmacology
Ref: Compare milk of magnesia
Origin of magnesia:
< NL
mag•ne′sian(adj.)
Wiktionary
Magnesian(Noun)
An inhabitant or a resident of Magnesia.
Magnesian(Adjective)
Of or relating to Magnesia.
magnesian(Adjective)
Containing magnesia
magnesian(Adjective)
Describing minerals containing magnesium
Webster Dictionary
Magnesian(adj)
pertaining to, characterized by, or containing, magnesia or magnesium
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