Epsom salt

American  

noun

1. Chemistry, Pharmacology.  Often Epsom salts. hydrated magnesium sulfate, MgSO 4 ⋅7H 2 O, occurring as small colorless crystals: used in fertilizers, the dyeing of fabrics, leather tanning, etc., and in medicine chiefly as a cathartic.

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Etymology

Origin of Epsom salt

1760–70; after Epsom; so called from its presence in the local mineral water

Example Sentences

I’m blessed that I’m a million miler and 360 member of Delta but there are moments where I’m like, I could actually take this weekend off and just take care of myself and take an Epsom salt bath.

From Los Angeles Times

The customer sits in the chair for the entire day, and when it’s over, Miriam’s fingers are so blistered that the others rush to get her an Epsom salt soak.

From Los Angeles Times

Epsom salt or baking soda soaks have also been helpful for some people.

From Seattle Times

I’m a bathing beauty and an ex-Broadway showgirl, so I like to soak in the bath with Epsom salt.

From New York Times

People associate Epsom salt with our grandmothers or our great-grandmothers.

From New York Times