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Magnesia

MAGNE'SIA, n. s as z. [Gr. the lodestone.] 1. A primitive earth, having for its base a metallic substance, called magnesium. It is generally found in combination with other substances. It is absorbent and anta...

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MAGNE'SIA, n. s as z. [Gr. the lodestone.]

1. A primitive earth, having for its base a metallic substance, called magnesium. It is generally found in combination with other substances. It is absorbent and antacid, and moderately cathartic.

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