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Meaning of 'magnesia' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Magnesia [ n.]
- A light earthy white substance, consisting of magnesium oxide, and obtained by heating magnesium hydrate or carbonate, or by burning magnesium. It has a slightly alkaline reaction, and is used in medicine as a mild antacid laxative. See Magnesium.

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