milk of magnesia

American  

noun

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

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milk of magnesia British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of milk of magnesia

First recorded in 1875–80; formerly trademark

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milk of magnesia

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

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2021

Other women have reported treating underbreast rash with Cetaphil cleanser, hand sanitizer, dandruff shampoo, milk of magnesia or diaper rash ointment with zinc oxide.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 14, 2021

Left were two dozen water bottles, some snacks and one bottle of milk of magnesia.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 3, 2020

She distributed goggles, masks, first-aid supplies and milk of magnesia, which is diluted with water to ease the sting of tear gas.

From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2020

In his spare time, Louie crashed society weddings, worked as a movie extra, and harassed his housemates with practical jokes, replacing their deviled ham with cat food and milk with milk of magnesia.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand