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Medical Definition of Magnesium silicates
1. A generic term for a variety of compounds that contain silicon, oxygen, and magnesium, and may contain hydrogen. Examples include talc and some kinds of asbestos. (12 Dec 1998)
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1. A generic term for a variety of compounds that contain silicon, oxygen, and magnesium, and may contain hydrogen. Examples include talc and some kinds of asbestos. (12 Dec 1998)