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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Taylor Alxndr, Them, 27 Nov. 2024
Use a cotton swab to apply milk of magnesia on your sore.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
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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Taylor Alxndr, Them, 27 Nov. 2024
Use a cotton swab to apply milk of magnesia on your sore.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
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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“Milk of magnesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milk%20of%20magnesia. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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