magnesium
nounmasculinetécnico/mɐ.ɡnɨˈzi.u/medium
mag·né·si·o
Definition
A metallic chemical element (symbol Mg), atomic number 12, light, silvery-white, essential for life.
Magnesium is important for muscle and nerve function.
Green leafy vegetables are a good source of magnesium.
Common collocations
magnesium supplementmagnesium carbonatemagnesium levelmagnesium deficiency
Etymology
Do latim científico 'magnesium', por sua vez de 'Magnesia', região da Tessália.