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milk of magnesia
noun phrase
: a milky white suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water used as an antacid and laxative
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Some performers use milk of magnesia as a primer for makeup.
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Use a cotton swab to apply milk of magnesia on your sore.
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For example, some milk of magnesia or antacid medications are high in magnesium.
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Word History
First Known Use
1880, in the meaning defined above
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“Milk of magnesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milk%20of%20magnesia. Accessed 24 Dec. 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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