magnesiumnoun [ U ]
uk/mæɡˈniː.zi.əm/us/mæɡˈniː.zi.əm/symbol Mga chemical element that is a silver-white metal. Magnesium burns very brightly and is used in making fireworks.
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Geology: mineralogy
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