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milk of magnesia

noun

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

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Nearby words

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Origin of milk of magnesia

First recorded in 1875–80; formerly trademark
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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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Medicine 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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