Epsom salts

British  

noun

1. (functioning as singular or plural) a medicinal preparation of hydrated magnesium sulphate, used as a purgative

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Epsom salts Scientific  

/ ĕp′səm /

1. A bitter, colorless, crystalline salt, used in making textiles, in fertilizers, for medical purposes, and as an additive to bath water to soothe the skin. Chemical formula: MgSO ₄ ·7H ₂ O.

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Etymology

Origin of Epsom salts

C18: named after _Epsom , where they occur naturally in the water

Example Sentences

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Epsom salts

“At night, I go home and soak in the tub of Epsom salts to just get myself back together so I can start all over again,” Clopton said.

From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2023

Fortunately for Henry, the Titans earned a first-round playoff bye, giving him another week to soak his feet in Epsom salts, fancy-like.

From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2022

His company later merged with another to form American Premier, which became a major supplier and processor of such products as mercury, chemicals, magnesium used in Epsom salts and minerals for glazing tiles.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 28, 2021

He apologized for what he said was an isolated mistake, explaining later he had been bathing in Epsom salts to alleviate nerve pain.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2021

I realized that he must have had some kind of premonition because he could easily buy Epsom salts in town.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela