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magnesium sulfate

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noun

Chemistry.
  1. a white, water-soluble salt, MgSO 4 , used chiefly in medicine and in the processing of leather and textiles.


Etymology

Origin of magnesium sulfate

First recorded in 1885–90

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Epsom salts contain magnesium sulfate, so we suspect your technique might be beneficial.

From Seattle Times Feb. 8, 2023

A pharmacist reportedly recommended the man try magnesium sulfate to clear the infection, but MacDonald said he didn’t have any luck.

From Fox News Jan. 30, 2020

It also filtered out other salts: magnesium chloride by more than 90%; and magnesium sulfate, or Epsom salt, by more than 99%.

From Nature May 2, 2018

The orbiter also detected magnesium sulfate salts, which Dr. Milliken described as possibly similar to Epsom salts.

From New York Times Dec. 8, 2014

Epsom salts   Hydrated magnesium sulfate, MgSO4.7H2O, used as a cathartic and to   reduce inflammation.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

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