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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