magnesium sulfate
Americannoun
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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