Definition of MAGNESITE

magnesite

Plural: magnesites

Noun

  • a white mineral consisting of magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium
  • A form of magnesium carbonate, MgCO₃, occurring as dolomite (with calcite) but rarely found in the pure state.

Origin / Etymology

Named after its composition in 1807.

Scrabble Score: 12

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Words With Friends Score: 15

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