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Definition of Magnesia

1. Noun. A white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase; a source of magnesium.

Definition of Magnesia

1. n. 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.

Definition of Magnesia

1. a medicinal compound [n -S] : MAGNESIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Magnesia

1. 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. Magnesia alba [L. A bulky white amorphous substance, consisting of a hydrous basic carbonate of magnesium, and used as a mild cathartic. Origin: L. Magnesia, fem. Of Magnesius of the country Magnesia, Gr. A magnet. Cf. Magnet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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