Meanings
nounmilk of magnesia (uncountable)
- uncountablemedicineA milk-white solution of magnesium hydroxide, used as a saline osmotic laxative and as an antacid.
Synonyms: mul:E528
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA milk-white solution of magnesium hydroxide, used as a saline osmotic laxative and as an antacid.
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mul:E528
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Origin
A former trademark; see Wikipedia for details.
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milk of magnesia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/milk%20of%20magnesia
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“milk of magnesia.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/milk%20of%20magnesia. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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