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magnesia

/mag-nee-zhuh, -shuh/US // mægˈni ʒə, -ʃə //UK // (mæɡˈniːʃə) //

氧化镁,玛瑙,镁质,镁

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a white, tasteless substance, magnesium oxide, MgO, used in medicine as an antacid and laxative.

Examples

  • Then she poured Milk of Magnesia into the other glass as a chaser.

  • Eventually, however, both varieties become converted into clay, their magnesia and potash passing gradually into soluble forms.

  • Sulphate of Magnesia can be obtained at a low cost, and has been used as a manure in some instances with very marked success.

  • Well,” she said, “several mothers have mentioned it, but they take more interest in fluid magnesia and tonics.

  • I took a quick swallow of milk of magnesia, an excellent antacid, and went in.

  • Ephesus, Magnesia, and other cities in Asia destroyed by an earthquake.