milk of magnesia

noun

1. a milky white suspension in water of magnesium hydroxide, Mg (OH) 2 , used as an antacid or laxative.

milk of magnesia

noun

1. a suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water, used as an antacid and laxative

Word History and Origins

Origin of milk of magnesia¹

First recorded in 1875–80; formerly trademark

Example Sentences

After I read your article about using milk of magnesia topically as a deodorant, I tried it.

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Other readers have been enthusiastic about leaving milk of magnesia on their face overnight.

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Q: I’ve tried applying milk of magnesia to my underarms for the last two weeks.

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A: There are no studies on milk of magnesia against dandruff, but several readers have praised it.

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For me, the milk of magnesia seems especially effective in fighting the rash.

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