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MAGNESITE
magnesite
(noun) a white mineral consisting of magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Named after its composition in 1807.
Noun
magnesite (countable and uncountable, plural magnesites)
(mineral) A form of magnesium carbonate, MgCO3, occurring as dolomite (with calcite) but rarely found in the pure state.
Anagrams
• geminates, magnetise
Source: Wiktionary
Mag"ne*site, n. Etym: [Cf. F. magnésite.] (Min.)
Definition: Native magnesium carbonate occurring in white compact or granular masses, and also in rhombohedral crystals.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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