magnesium hydroxide

noun

: a slightly alkaline crystalline compound Mg(OH)2 used especially as a laxative and gastric antacid

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The types proven to help with constipation include magnesium citrate, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, and magnesium sulfate. Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 20 Nov. 2024 Antacids Antacids that contain aluminum and/or magnesium hydroxide may decrease the ability to absorb iron or folic acid. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024 Airborne features magnesium in the forms of magnesium oxide and magnesium sulfate, while Emergen-C uses magnesium hydroxide and magnesium carbonate. Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024 Key ingredients: coconut oil, elderberry extract, magnesium hydroxide, potato starch | Aluminum-free: yes | Scent: 4 scent options (Sandstone, Glossier You, Orange Blossom Neroli, Unscented) Frequently Asked Questions What are antiperspirants? Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024 In contrast, the company’s plan to pour magnesium hydroxide into the U.K.’s scenic St. Ives Bay has been met with suspicion and protests by some local officials and residents. Bywarren Cornwall, science.org, 14 Aug. 2024 If your symptoms are mild and intermittent, opt for an over-the-counter that neutralizes the acid with with bismuth subsalicylate, calcium carbonate, or magnesium hydroxide. Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 28 July 2022 Two other cars involved in the derailment were carrying magnesium hydroxide, but CSX said they were not breached. Natalie Kainz, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2023 The active ingredient in this chew is magnesium hydroxide. Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 3 Aug. 2023

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First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of magnesium hydroxide was circa 1909

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“Magnesium hydroxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnesium%20hydroxide. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

magnesium hydroxide

noun
: a weak alkaline compound used especially as a laxative and against acid in the stomach

Medical Definition

magnesium hydroxide

noun
: a slightly alkaline crystalline compound Mg(OH)2 that is obtained by hydration of magnesia or by precipitation (as from seawater by lime in the production of magnesium chloride) as a white nearly insoluble powder and is used chiefly in medicine as an antacid and laxative see milk of magnesia

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