magnesite

mag·ne·site

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Definitions of magnesite word

noun magnesite a mineral, magnesium carbonate, MgCO 3 , having a characteristic conchoidal fracture and usually occurring in white masses. 1
noun magnesite (mineralogy) A form of magnesium carbonate, MgCO3, occurring as dolomite (with calcite) but rarely found in the pure state. 1
noun magnesite a white, colourless, or lightly tinted mineral consisting of naturally occurring magnesium carbonate in hexagonal crystalline form: a source of magnesium and also used in the manufacture of refractory bricks. Formula: MgCO3 0
noun magnesite a light-colored, semihard mineral, magnesium carbonate, MgCO3, used widely in industry as a source of magnesium and carbon dioxide 0

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

1805-15; magnes(ia) + -ite1; compare French magnésite

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