magnesia

magnesia
[magˈniːʒə, -zɪə, -ʃə]
noun
  1. [mass noun](Chemistry)magnesium oxide
    (化)苦土,氧化镁
  2. Chem. formula: MgO
    化学分子式: MgO
    ■hydrated magnesium carbonate used as an antacid and laxative
    (用作抗酸剂和轻泻剂的)水合碳酸镁
语源
  1. late Middle English (referring to a mineral said to be an ingredient of the philosopher's stone): via medieval Latin from Greek Magnēsia, denoting a mineral from Magnesia in Asia Minor
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