milk of magnesia
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noun
a milky white suspension in water of magnesium hydroxide, Mg (OH)2, used as an antacid or laxative.
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Origin of milk of magnesia
First recorded in 1875–80; formerly trademark
Words nearby milk of magnesia
milkman, milk mushroom, milko, milk of almonds, milk of human kindness, milk of magnesia, milk powder, milk pudding, milk punch, milk ring test, milk round
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British Dictionary definitions for milk of magnesia
milk of magnesia
noun
a suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water, used as an antacid and laxative
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Medical definitions for milk of magnesia
milk of magnesia
n.
A milky white aqueous suspension of magnesium hydroxide used as an antacid and a laxative.
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