First Known Use: 1755
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magnesia
noun mag·ne·sia \mag-ˈnē-shə, -zhə\
Definition of MAGNESIA
: magnesium oxide — compare milk of magnesia
— mag·ne·sian \-shən, -zhən\ adjective
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Origin of MAGNESIA
New Latin, from magnes carneus, a white earth, literally, flesh magnet
Magnesia
geographical name
Definition of MAGNESIA
— see manisa
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magnesia
noun mag·ne·sia \mag-ˈnē-shə, -ˈnē-zhə\
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