magnesium light
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magnesium light — the strongly actinic white light produced when magnesium is burned: used in photography, signaling, pyrotechnics, etc. [1855 60] * * * magnesium light, the brilliant white light produced by the burning of magnesium, used in flares, photography,… … Useful english dictionary
magnesium light — the strongly actinic white light produced when magnesium is burned: used in photography, signaling, pyrotechnics, etc. [1855 60] * * * … Universalium
magnesium light — /mægˈniziəm laɪt/ (say mag neezeeuhm luyt) noun the strongly actinic white light produced when magnesium is burnt, formerly used in photography, signalling, pyrotechnics, etc …
Magnesium — Mag*ne si*um, n. [NL. & F. See {Magnesia}.] (Chem.) A light silver white metallic element of atomic number 12, malleable and ductile, quite permanent in dry air but tarnishing in moist air. It burns, forming (the oxide) magnesia, with the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Magnesium sulphate — Magnesium Mag*ne si*um, n. [NL. & F. See {Magnesia}.] (Chem.) A light silver white metallic element of atomic number 12, malleable and ductile, quite permanent in dry air but tarnishing in moist air. It burns, forming (the oxide) magnesia, with… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
magnesium flare — (also magnesium light) noun a brilliant white flare containing metallic magnesium wire or ribbon … English new terms dictionary
Magnesium in biology — Magnesium is an essential element in biological systems. Magnesium occurs typically as the Mg2+ ion. It is an essential mineral nutrient for life[1][2][3] and is present in every cell type in every organism. For example, ATP (adenosine… … Wikipedia
Magnesium oxide — IU … Wikipedia
Magnesium carbonate — Magnesium carbonate … Wikipedia
Magnesium stearate — IUPAC name Magnesium octadecanoate … Wikipedia
