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magnesia

/ˌmæɡˈniʒə/

Meanings
noun
Magnesium oxide

Examples :

"The antacid tablet contained magnesia to help soothe my upset stomach. "
compound substance chemistry material medicine

Related Words

Illustration stomach

stomach noun

/ˈstʌmək/

An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.

"My stomach rumbled loudly during lunch break; I was very hungry. "

Illustration to

to adverb

/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

"Please push the door to."

Illustration contained

contained verb

/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

Illustration help

help noun

/hɛlp/

Action given to provide assistance; aid.

"I need some help with my homework."

Illustration oxide

oxide noun

/ˈɒksaɪd/

A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element.

"Rust is an iron oxide. "

Illustration magnesium

magnesium noun

/ˌmæɡˈniːzi.əm/ /ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/

The chemical element (symbol Mg) with an atomic number of 12. It is a light, easily flammable, silvery-white alkaline earth metal.

"The scientist used magnesium for the demonstration in the science lab. "

Illustration tablet

tablet noun

/ˈtæblət/

A slab of clay used for inscription.

"The archaeologist carefully examined the ancient tablet, hoping to decipher the message inscribed on its surface. "

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upset noun

/ʌpˈsɛt/ /ʌpsɛt/

Disturbance or disruption.

"My late arrival caused the professor considerable upset."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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soothe verb

/suːð/

To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.

"The loud music was bothering the baby, but a gentle lullaby helped soothe him. "

Illustration antacid

antacid noun

/æntˈæsɪd/ /æntˌæsɪd/

An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach.

"After eating a spicy curry, Sarah took an antacid to relieve her stomach discomfort. "

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my interjection

/mi/

Used to express surprise, shock or amazement.

"My, what big teeth you have!"