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magnesite

mag·ne·site

UK/ˈmæɡnəzaɪt/ US/ˈmæɡnʌˌsaɪt/ uncommon

noun

1.

a black magnetic mineral consisting of magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium

Origin

Named after its composition in 1807.

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