milk of magnesia

noun phrase

: a milky white suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water used as an antacid and laxative

Examples of milk of magnesia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For example, some milk of magnesia or antacid medications are high in magnesium. Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 27 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of milk of magnesia was in 1880

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“Milk of magnesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milk%20of%20magnesia. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

milk of magnesia

: a milky white liquid preparation of magnesium hydroxide in water used as a laxative and antacid

Medical Definition

milk of magnesia

noun
: a milk-white suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water used as an antacid and laxative

called also magnesia magma

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