magnesium chloride

noun

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

Examples of magnesium chloride in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is another brand that solely uses magnesium chloride, with no other additional ingredients, for anyone who wants a super-simple formula. —Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2025

In a study with 126 participants, researchers looked at how magnesium chloride might help people with mild to moderate depression. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Oct. 2024

Most ice melts are blends of the same ingredients: sodium chloride with calcium chloride or magnesium chloride. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025

Magnesium is often available in several forms such as magnesium citrate, magnesium aspartate, or magnesium chloride, among others.2 Forms of zinc typically found in supplements include zinc gluconate, zinc sulfate, and zinc acetate. —Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for magnesium chloride

• dihydrochloride
• amiloride
• hexachloride
• hydrochloride
• oxychloride
• pentachloride
• tetrachloride
• bichloride
• dichloride
• perchloride
• trichloride
• boride

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