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magnesium

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /mæɡˈniːziəm/

magnesium means: A light silver metal that burns brightly and is also needed by the human body.

noun

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A light silver metal that burns brightly and is also needed by the human body.

  • This alloy contains magnesium.
  • Magnesium burns with a bright white light.
  • Your body needs magnesium to work properly.

Common phrases: magnesium alloy, magnesium deficiency, magnesium supplement

Questions about magnesium

What does magnesium mean?

A light silver metal that burns brightly and is also needed by the human body.

What is magnesium in other languages?

Türkçe: magnezyum · Español: magnesio · Français: magnésium · Deutsch: Magnesium · Italiano: magnesio · 日本語: マグネシウム

How do you pronounce magnesium?

It is pronounced /mæɡˈniːziəm/.

How do you use magnesium in a sentence?

This alloy contains magnesium. Magnesium burns with a bright white light.

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