milk of magnesia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A milk-white solution of magnesium hydroxide, used as a saline osmotic laxative and as an antacid.

Word forms

milk of magnesia

Etymology

A former trademark; see Wikipedia for details.

Derived words

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