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OAS datatype Detail for Magnesium, meta_version: 0. Current meta_version is: 1
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Definition: Magnesium is the third most abundant element dissolved in seawater (on a molar basis).

Magnesium is present in seawater as the Mg2+ ion.
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Keydate: 2011-08-11 14:37:39+00
Editdate: 2011-08-11 14:37:39+00