Clues for the word "MAGNESIUM"
We've had 8 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 8 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on October 10, 2025.
Definition of magnesium
- n. - A light silver-white metallic element, malleable and ductile, quite permanent in dry air but tarnishing in moist air. It burns, forming (the oxide) magnesia, with the production of a blinding light (the so-called magnesium light) which is used in signaling, in pyrotechny, or in photography where a strong actinic illuminant is required. Its compounds occur abundantly, as in dolomite, talc, meerschaum, etc. Symbol Mg. Atomic weight, 24.4. Specific gravity, 1.75.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - October 10, 2025
- Mirror Quick - November 22, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - May 30, 2017
- Netword - December 30, 2012
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - February 19, 2008
- Guardian Speedy - February 04, 2007
- Guardian Cryptic - December 05, 2002
- New York Times - April 10, 2001