Magnesia
Pronunciation : Mag*ne"si*a
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. Magnesia, fem. of Magnesius of the country Magnesia, Gr. Magnet.] (Chem.)
Definition : Defn: A light earthy white substance, consisting of magnesium oxide, and obtained by heating magnesium hydrate or carbonate, or by burning magnesium. It has a slightly alkaline reaction, and is used in medicine as a mild antacid laxative. See Magnesium. Magnesia alba Etym: [L.] (Med. Chem.), a bulky white amorphous substance, consisting of a hydrous basic carbonate of magnesium, and used as a mild cathartic.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913