: a silver-white malleable ductile light metallic element that occurs abundantly in nature and is used in metallurgical and chemical processes, in photography, signaling, and pyrotechnics because of the intense white light it produces on burning, and in construction especially in the form of light alloys see Chemical Elements Table
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Recent Examples on the WebUS Magnesium, on the lake’s southern end, is the only domestic source of magnesium, which is used in a vast array of products from soda cans to car parts to pharmaceuticals. Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 This pure block of magnesium is a cost-effective and reliable fire starter. Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 14 Aug. 2022 The temperature sensor is made up of four layers; a layer of magnesium is encapsulated by two layers of silicon dioxide, an insulating material, and a layer below that serves as an adhesive. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2022 An adequate amount of magnesium can be obtained from dark-green leafy vegetables, almonds, legumes like black beans and whole grains. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022 With everything on the line, Jonathan did a very respectable job of starting a fire with a knife, a stick of magnesium and some tufts of coconut fiber.al, 25 May 2022 Sea moss is a type of seaweed that is rich in nutrients, including iodine, calcium, and magnesium.The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 Black beans are also great for decreasing blood pressure naturally, since the combo of potassium, calcium and magnesium do just that. Cate Geiger Kalus, Country Living, 8 Aug. 2022 This kept costs within reason after GM splurged on alloy this and magnesium that, an induction-charging system, and seriously advanced electronics to manage the efficient AC motor. Kevin A. Wilson, Car and Driver, 17 Aug. 2022 See More