TechnologyAugust 9, 2026

magnesium

mag-NEE-zee-um

Definition

A silvery-white alkaline earth metal that is a chemical element, essential for biological processes in the human body and found in certain foods.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'Magnesia', a region in ancient Thessaly, Greece, where magnesium compounds were first discovered. The element was officially isolated in the early 19th century.

In the news

The word is mentioned in the article as an example of a mineral found in specific foods that can help support healthy muscle, nerve, and heart functions.

Water supply disruption to continue in Siddharth Nagar areas as PHED switches pipelines

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The Times of India

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