magnesic
|mag-nes-ic|
/mæɡˈniːzɪk/
containing magnesium
Etymology
'magnesic' originates from New Latin, specifically from words formed from 'magnesia', where 'Magnesia' referred to a region in Anatolia noted for magnetic stones (hence the element name magnesium).
'magnesic' developed via Late Latin/New Latin formations from Greek 'Magnēs(ia)' (Magnesia); scientific adjectives in Medieval and Early Modern Latin yielded English technical uses such as 'magnesic' in chemistry and medicine.
Initially connected with 'Magnesia' and magnetic stones (and thus magnetism), its usage shifted in scientific contexts to mean 'relating to magnesium' or 'containing magnesium.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing or relating to magnesium; of the nature of magnesium or its compounds (chemistry, medicine).
Magnesic salts are used as antacids and laxatives.
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Adjective 2
(rare, archaic) Pertaining to magnetism or magnetic properties.
In older texts the term was sometimes used in a magnesic sense to refer to magnetic attraction.
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