magnesium carbonate
- noun
- /mæɡˈniːziəm ˈkɑːrbəneɪt/
- Specialized
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carbonato de magnesio
- This is a, this is the rim between the the magnesium carbonate on the left and the iron rich outer rim.
Examples
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And whereas most shells are made of aragonite, this shell was made of calcite and a high proportion of magnesium carbonate, which is more like an egg case.
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Commonly used as an antacid, magnesium carbonate helps relieve stomach upset.
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In pottery, magnesium carbonate can be added to glazes to enhance their durability.
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The chemical formula for magnesium carbonate is MgCO3, which indicates its composition.
Synonyms
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A white mineral used to make magnesium and heat-resistant bricks
Surface Forms
Morphology
magnesium + carbonate
The term is a straightforward chemical compound name built from the element 'magnesium' + the anion 'carbonate', so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes the carbonate salt/compound of magnesium (i.e., a white crystalline salt often used as an antacid). This kind of compositional naming is predictable and follows regular patterns in many languages, making the meaning accessible without special idiomatic knowledge.
Etymology
The compound magnesium carbonate gets its name from the metal magnesium and the chemical part carbonate, so the words tell you what the substance is. It is literally a 'white' 'salt' formed when magnesium meets carbonate, which is why it is used as an 'antacid' and as a powder athletes use to improve grip.