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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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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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.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.