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Magnesian vs Magnesiferous - What's the difference?

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Magnesian is a synonym of magnesiferous.


As adjectives the difference between magnesian and magnesiferous

is that magnesian is containing magnesia while magnesiferous is (geology) containing magnesium.

magnesian

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An inhabitant or a resident of Magnesia.

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or relating to Magnesia.

    • magnesiferous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (geology) Containing magnesium
    • a magnesiferous rock

    Synonyms

    *magnesian

    Hypernyms

    *metalliferous

    Related terms

    *magnesic

    See also

    *magnetiferous *manganiferous