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milk of magnesia

milk of mag·ne·sia
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [milk uhv, ov mag-nee-zhuh, -shuh]
    • /mɪlk ʌv, ɒv mægˈni ʒə, -ʃə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [milk uhv, ov mag-nee-zhuh, -shuh]
    • /mɪlk ʌv, ɒv mægˈni ʒə, -ʃə/

Definitions of milk of magnesia words

  • noun milk of magnesia a milky white suspension in water of magnesium hydroxide, Mg (OH) 2 , used as an antacid or laxative. 1
  • noun milk of magnesia milky-white solution used as laxative 1
  • noun milk of magnesia a suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water, used as an antacid and laxative 0
  • noun milk of magnesia a milky-white fluid, a suspension of magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2, in water, used as a laxative and antacid 0
  • noun milk of magnesia Milk of magnesia is a suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water, used as an antacid and laxative. 0
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Origin of milk of magnesia

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; formerly trademark

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Parts of speech for Milk of magnesia

noun
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milk of magnesia popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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