magnesium

Meanings

• Noun

  A mineral and an essential element for all living organisms. It is important for muscle and nerve function, regulating heartbeat, and maintaining healthy bones.

  - "Magnesium is a vital nutrient for human health."
  - "Deficiencies in magnesium can lead to serious health issues."
  - "Magnesium is essential for muscle contractions."

• Noun

  A light, silvery-white alkaline earth metal.

  - "Magnesium is the eighth element in the periodic table."
  - "Magnesium is used in the production of alloys and in flares."
  - "Magnesium is highly reactive and flammable."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/
   
   
   
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Variants

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magnesium , magnesiums , magnesium carbonate , magnesium carbonates , magnesium chloride , magnesium chlorides , magnesium hydroxide , magnesium hydroxides , magnesium oxide , magnesium oxides , magnesium sulfate , magnesium sulfates

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Etymology

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From the name of Magnesia, an ancient district in Asia Minor.

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Trivia

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1. Magnesium is the lightest of all the alkaline earth metals.

2. Magnesium is the third most abundant element in the Earth's crust.

3. Magnesium is an essential nutrient for plants and is important for photosynthesis.

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Related Concepts

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1. Magnesium compounds: There are various magnesium compounds, such as magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts), magnesium chloride, and magnesium hydroxide.

2. Magnesium oxide: Magnesium oxide is a white, odorless, and tasteless powder that is used as a dietary supplement, an antacid, and in the production of certain alloys.

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Culture

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Magnesium has been used for various purposes throughout history. In ancient Greece, it was used to make fireworks. In modern times, it is used in photography, as a reducing agent, and in the production of certain alloys.

How to Memorize "magnesium"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a magnifying glass over a small pile of magnesium shavings, which ignites with a spark.

2. associate
   

   - Associate magnesium with the word 'magnificent' because both words begin with the same prefix.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas' to remember the order of the elements in the second period of the periodic table, with Magnesium being the seventh element.

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