magnesium
BrE /ˈmæɡnɪsiəm/ AmE /ˈmæɡnɪsiəm/
noun en → es
a light, silvery-white metallic element used in making strong lightweight alloys and in photography and medicine
magnesio
- refer to magnesium
Collocations magnesium supplement · magnesium alloy
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The patient was given a magnesium supplement.
Se le dio al paciente un suplemento de magnesio.
a form of this element used in medicine, especially to treat heart problems and muscle cramps
magnesio (en medicina)
- take magnesium
Collocations magnesium tablets · oral magnesium
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She takes magnesium to prevent muscle cramps.
Ella toma magnesio para prevenir los calambres musculares.