Magnesium: meaning, definitions and examples

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magnesium

 

[ mรฆษกหˆniหziษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical element

Magnesium is a chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12. It is a shiny gray solid and is a member of the alkaline earth metals. Magnesium is essential for all living organisms and plays a crucial role in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. It is commonly found in foods such as green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, and is vital for maintaining proper muscle and nerve function.

Synonyms

Mg, alkaline earth metal, chemical element

Examples of usage

  • Magnesium helps regulate muscle contractions.
  • He takes magnesium supplements for his health.
  • Lack of magnesium can lead to cramps.
  • Magnesium is important for bone health.

Translations

Translations of the word "magnesium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น magnรฉsio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅˆเค—เฅเคจเฅ€เคถเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Magnesium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ magnesium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะณะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ magnez

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใ‚ฐใƒใ‚ทใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท magnรฉsium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ magnesio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท magnezyum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๊ทธ๋„ค์Š˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบู†ูŠุณูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hoล™ฤรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ horฤรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ magnezij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ magnesรญum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะณะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒœแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ magneziya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ magnesio

Etymology

The term 'magnesium' is derived from the Greek word 'Magnesia,' derived from a region in Thessaly that was known for its mineral resources. The element was first identified in 1755 by the British chemist Joseph Black. Initially, it was recognized as a distinct metal in 1808 when Sir Humphry Davy isolated it through the electrolysis of its compounds. Davy's work provided crucial insights into the reactivity of magnesium, which was misunderstood in earlier studies. This alkaline earth metal is essential for various biological processes, and its importance has been acknowledged in nutritional science and medicine. Because of its abundance in the Earth's crust, magnesium is widely utilized in industry, including in alloys and as a reducing agent in chemical reactions. The history of magnesium reflects its journey from being a relatively obscure mineral to a vital element in chemistry and health.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,518 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.