Meaning of the word magnesium in English

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magnesium

US /mæɡˈniː.zi.əm/
UK /mæɡˈniː.zi.əm/
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Noun

the chemical element of atomic number 12, a silvery-white lightweight metal. It is used in alloys, in pyrotechnics, and in medicine.

Example:
Magnesium is an essential mineral for human health.
Flashes of magnesium powder were used in early photography.