What does magnésio in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word magnésio in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use magnésio in Portuguese.

The word magnésio in Portuguese means magnesium, magnésio, pó de magnésio, sal de Epsom, leite de magnésia, hidróxido de magnésio. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word magnésio

magnesium

magnésio

noun (metallic element)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
Though magnesium is already present in the body, some doctors recommend taking a supplement.

pó de magnésio

noun (powder used by climbers, gymnasts)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
O ginasta esfregou pó de magnésio nas mãos antes de subir na barra alta.
The gymnast rubbed chalk on his hands before mounting the high bar.

sal de Epsom

noun (magnesium crystals)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
He takes Epsom salts as a remedy for indigestion.

leite de magnésia, hidróxido de magnésio

noun (milky-white solution used as laxative)

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