Dimagnesic

/daɪmæɡˈniːsɪk/ adjective

Definition

Containing or relating to two atoms or groups of magnesium in a chemical compound.

Etymology

From 'di-' (two) + 'magnesium' + '-ic' (relating to). Built from modern chemistry nomenclature combining Greek and Latin roots to describe molecular structure.

Kelly Says

Dimagnesic is how chemists shorthand 'has two magnesium atoms in it'—it's the kind of hyper-specific term that makes chemistry seem like a secret language!

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