[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

magnesium \magne"sium\, n. nl.  f. see magnesia. chem.
   a light silver-white metallic element of atomic number 12,
   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,
   24.305. specific gravity, 1.75.
   1913 webster

   magnesium sulphate. chem. same as epsom salts.
      1913 webster
see also:
magnesia magnesium sulphate epsom salts 

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