Magnesite

//ˈmæɡnəzaɪt// noun

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Noun

1
A form of magnesium carbonate, MgCO₃, occurring as dolomite (with calcite) but rarely found in the pure state. countable, uncountable
2
a white mineral consisting of magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium wordnet

Synonyms

alabaster asphalt giobertite mineral

Etymology

Named after its composition in 1807.

Related phrases

magnesium carbonate

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