magnesium
noun
mag·ne·sium
mag-ˈnē-zē-əm 
-zhəm
: 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
Examples of magnesium in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This relative of the beet is an excellent source of vitamins A, C and K, as well as magnesium, potassium, and iron.
—
Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Almonds Almonds contain antioxidants, healthy fats, fiber, potassium, and magnesium, which may help reduce blood pressure.12 One review of studies found that consuming more than 43 grams of almonds daily for six weeks led to considerable improvements in diastolic blood pressure.13
10.
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 29 May 2025
Additionally mushrooms contain minerals such as potassium, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium, as well as B vitamins and antioxidants.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 27 May 2025
Add zinc to your diet with ingredients like almonds, oysters and wheat bran; magnesium with chia seeds, cashews and yogurt; vitamin B with bananas, chickpeas and tuna; and folate with broccoli, lentils and spinach, according to St-Onge’s book.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for magnesium
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Almonds Almonds contain antioxidants, healthy fats, fiber, potassium, and magnesium, which may help reduce blood pressure.12 One review of studies found that consuming more than 43 grams of almonds daily for six weeks led to considerable improvements in diastolic blood pressure.13
10.
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 29 May 2025
Additionally mushrooms contain minerals such as potassium, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium, as well as B vitamins and antioxidants.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 27 May 2025
Add zinc to your diet with ingredients like almonds, oysters and wheat bran; magnesium with chia seeds, cashews and yogurt; vitamin B with bananas, chickpeas and tuna; and folate with broccoli, lentils and spinach, according to St-Onge’s book.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for magnesium
Cite this Entry
“Magnesium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnesium. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
magnesium
noun
mag·ne·sium
mag-ˈnē-zē-əm
-zhəm
: a silver-white metallic element that is light and easily worked, burns with a dazzling light, and is used in making lightweight alloys see element
Medical Definition
magnesium
noun
mag·ne·sium
mag-ˈnē-zē-əm
-zhəm
-zhəm
: a silver-white light malleable ductile metallic element that occurs abundantly in nature (as in bones and seeds and in the form of chlorophyll in the green parts of plants) and is used in metallurgical and chemical processes, in photography, in signaling, and in the manufacture of pyrotechnics because of the intense white light it produces on burning, and in construction especially in the form of light alloys
—symbol Mg
see Chemical Elements Table
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share