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Meaning of "Epsom salts" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD EPSOM SALTS

Named after Epsom, where they occur naturally in the water.
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PRONUNCIATION OF EPSOM SALTS

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EPSOM SALTS

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Epsom salts is a noun.
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WHAT DOES EPSOM SALTS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Epsom salts

Magnesium sulfate

Magnesium sulfate is an inorganic salt containing magnesium, sulfur and oxygen, with the formula MgSO4. It is often encountered as the heptahydrate sulfate mineral epsomite, commonly called Epsom salt, taking its name from a bitter saline spring in Epsom in Surrey, England, where the salt was produced from the springs that arise where the porous chalk of the North Downs meets non-porous London clay. The monohydrate, MgSO4·H2O is found as the mineral kieserite. The overall global annual usage in the mid 1970s of the monohydrate was 2.3 million tons, of which the majority was used in agriculture. Anhydrous magnesium sulfate is used as a drying agent. The anhydrous form is hygroscopic and is therefore difficult to weigh accurately; the hydrate is often preferred when preparing solutions. Epsom salt has been traditionally used as a component of bath salts. Epsom salt can also be used as a beauty product. Athletes use it to soothe sore muscles, while gardeners use it to improve crops. It has a variety of other uses. Epsom Salts are also effective in the removal of splinters.

Definition of Epsom salts in the English dictionary

The definition of Epsom salts in the dictionary is a medicinal preparation of hydrated magnesium sulphate, used as a purgative.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EPSOM SALTS

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Epsom
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WORDS THAT END LIKE EPSOM SALTS

bath salts
fruit salts
health salts
like a dose of salts
liver salts
nuts and bolts
nuts-and-bolts
payment by results
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salts
smelling salts
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Synonyms and antonyms of Epsom salts in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Epsom salts» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EPSOM SALTS

Find out the translation of Epsom salts to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Epsom salts from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Epsom salts» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

泻盐
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sales de Epsom
570 millions of speakers

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Epsom salts
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Epsom नमक
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

أملاح إبسوم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

английская соль
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Os sais de Epsom
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ইপসম লবন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sels d´Epsom
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Garam epsom
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bittersalz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エプソム塩
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

엡섬 소금
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Epsom salts
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

muối Epsom
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எப்சம்´ உப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

इप्सॉम लवण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ingiliz tuzu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sali di Epsom
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

soli Epsom
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

англійська сіль
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sare amară
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

άλατα Epsom
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Engelse sout
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Epsom salter
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Epsom salter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Epsom salts

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EPSOM SALTS»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Epsom salts

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2 QUOTES WITH «EPSOM SALTS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Epsom salts.
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Neve Campbell
If you're in a company, you're dancing from 9 a.m. till 7 in the evening, and then you go home and get in a hot tub and get some Epsom salts and try to get your body goin' again. There's no social life, no anything.
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Les Dawson
My lad chewed and swallowed a dictionary. We gave him Epsom salts - but we can't get a word out of him.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EPSOM SALTS»

Discover the use of Epsom salts in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Epsom salts and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Chemistry in Context
REQUIREMENTS Each student will need: Eye protection Rack and one clean, dry, hard-glass test tube Solid hydrated magnesium sulphate (Epsom salts) ( approx. 2-3 g) Spatula Bunsen burner Test tube holder Access to balance Time ...
Graham Hill, John Holman, 2001
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Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation
Another method of intestinal cleansing uses Epsom salts. Epsom salts not only cleanse the colon, but also the small intestine. This may become necessary if you have major difficulties absorbing food, repeated kidney/bladder congestion, ...
Andreas Moritz, 2007
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Popular Science
Epsom salts and milk of magnesia, two familiar household remedies, can be used to perform many experiments FROM a box of Epsom salts, the home experimenter can learn a great deal about chemistry. This everyday substance supplies a ...
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The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush
All of this, of course, is contingent upon your maintaining a balanced, low protein, preferably vegetarian diet and healthy lifestyle. Q. Can taking Epsom salts have harmful side effects? I find it to cause soreness in my anus during the cleanse?
Andreas Moritz, 2007
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New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research
Epsom salts The magnesium sulphate heptahydrate, with only about 9% magnesium content, is usually the most expensive source of magnesium, but its rapid and complete solubility in water makes it the most convenient and efficient source ...
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The Veterinary Formulary
Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts) is effective within 3 to 12 hours in monogastric animals and after 12 to 18 hours in ruminants. Sodium sulfate (Glauber"s salt) may be preferred because it has a less purgative and more predictable action.
Yolande M. Bishop, British Veterinary Association, 2005
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The Tofu Book: The New American Cuisine
However, one pound of tofu is only a medium-sized cake, so if you need to make more, just increase the amount of beans and Epsom salts used. Two cups of dried soybeans would create two pounds of tofu, and so forth. The recipe also calls ...
John Paino, 1991
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Magnesium
The sample left behind crystals that soon became known as Epsom salts. Either Wicker or one of his neighbors— we don't really know who— discovered that soaking in the water relaxed sore muscles and softened rough skin. Someone also ...
Edward Willett, 2007
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Beauty by Nature
Cold and Flu Bath: Try these bath additions when you want to soothe deep muscle aches that often accompany viral infections: Epsom salts, gingerroot, marjoram, mustard seed powder, pine needles, or thyme leaves. • Cornstarch: Added to a ...
Brigitte Mars, 2006
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Chemistry Basics
On to the heating of Epsom salts, which turns out to be quite simple. Epsom salts as you get them from the store contain a salt, magnesium sulfate, with a bunch of water molecules attached. We write that as MgSO4·7H2O The MgSO4 is the ...
William C. Robertson, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EPSOM SALTS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Epsom salts is used in the context of the following news items.
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Practical tips for keeping cool in the summer heat
Epsom salts are easily found at the dollar store and are known to relieve achy body parts plus combat odors. The mint in this soak will bring a ... «CTV News, Jul 15»
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DIY These Rose Bath Salts and Give Them to Your Wedding Guests
Gingerly step into a tub with Epsom salts. Got dry, itchy skin? Pour some oatmeal and milk into your hot water. We're all about the add-ins! «POPSUGAR, Jul 15»
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15 of Les Dawson's funniest jokes: A look back at the rubber-faced …
My dear wife swallowed a pocket watch/ 'Twas only the other day/ And now she's taking Epsom Salts/ To pass the time away. 8. I went to my ... «BT.com, Jul 15»
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New liquid fertilizer developed for use on organic farms
Schulz said most farmers use dry fertilizers like Epsom salts, but those take awhile to absorb into the ground and plants. Plus, the dry fertilizers ... «Crop Protection News, Jul 15»
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Heal Your Heels
Lemon juice and apple cider vinegar contain anti-fungal properties, and will aid in the softening of the skin. Epsom salts will promote circulation ... «Good4Utah, Jul 15»
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Float away from worries here at home
... has five flotation tanks (referred to as 'pods'), each in a private room, and each containing 26 centimetres of water saturated with Epsom salts. «Winnipeg Free Press, Jul 15»
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Bessborough: 'Evil monsters made me give up my baby'
“Once the babies were born the mothers were given Epsom salts dissolved in hot water to drink first thing in the morning. We were told that it ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
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For sale: Six homes that have the wow factor
Wow factor: After a long day on the slopes or hiking in the woods you can sit back, relax and pour some Epsom Salts into its incredible tub. «Domain News, Jul 15»
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Maine's only lavender farm carries scents of history
Tubs of epsom salts mixed with lavender from the Costigan's farm invite customers to serve themselves in the Glendarragh Lavender store in ... «Bangor Daily News, Jul 15»
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Josh Gad Shares Behind The Scenes Photo Working On BEAUTY …
@TheRealLukevans thank u 4 being an amazing partner & Epsom salts, thank u 4 being my best friend". Of note, Gad portrays Lefou in the film ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Epsom salts [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/epsom-salts>. May 2024 ».
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