magnesium chloride

noun

: a bitter deliquescent salt MgCl2 used especially as a source of magnesium metal

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Some research suggests that magnesium chloride may benefit people with type 2 diabetes (when the body does not use the hormone insulin properly, causing high blood sugar). Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024 Participants took a magnesium chloride supplement for six weeks or received no treatment.5 Those who took magnesium chloride showed a significant improvement in both depression and anxiety symptoms. Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Oct. 2024 In a small study of patients with fibromyalgia, researchers compared a magnesium chloride supplement to a placebo for one month. Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Oct. 2024 Along with shea butter, squalane, and hyaluronic acid to soften skin, magnesium chloride is said to promote relaxation and better-quality sleep. Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for magnesium chloride 

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of magnesium chloride was in 1866

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“Magnesium chloride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnesium%20chloride. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

magnesium chloride

noun
: a bitter salt that occurs dissolved in seawater and is used in producing magnesium metal

Medical Definition

magnesium chloride

noun
: a bitter crystalline salt MgCl2 used especially to replenish body electrolytes

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