magnesite
noun
mag·ne·site
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Definition of magnesite
: native magnesium carbonate used especially in making refractories and magnesium oxide
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Taking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and permanently storing it as magnesite is still a hypothetical. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Scientists Can Now Make a Carbon-Trapping Mineral in a Lab," 15 Aug. 2018 The problem is that, as a mineral, magnesite doesn't exactly form quickly. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Scientists Can Now Make a Carbon-Trapping Mineral in a Lab," 15 Aug. 2018 One metric ton of naturally forming magnesite can remove around half a ton of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Scientists Can Now Make a Carbon-Trapping Mineral in a Lab," 15 Aug. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'magnesite.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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