English dictionary
magnesia
/m/&/g'n/i//S//i//@/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase; a source of magnesium
Source: WordNet 3.0
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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 <u>Magnesium</u>.
Source: webster1913