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Meaning of "milk of magnesia" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MILK OF MAGNESIA

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MILK OF MAGNESIA

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Milk of magnesia is a noun.
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WHAT DOES MILK OF MAGNESIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Magnesium hydroxide

Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula of hydrated Mg2. As a suspension in water, it is often called milk of magnesia because of its milk-like appearance. The solid mineral form of magnesium hydroxide is known as brucite. Magnesium hydroxide is a common component of antacids and laxatives; it interferes with the absorption of folic acid and iron. Magnesium hydroxide has a low solubility in water, with a Ksp of 1.5×10−11.

Definition of milk of magnesia in the English dictionary

The definition of milk of magnesia in the dictionary is a suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water, used as an antacid and laxative.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MILK OF MAGNESIA

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WORDS THAT END LIKE MILK OF MAGNESIA

agenesia
akinesia
amnesia
anesthesia
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Austronesia
Bahasa Indonesia
bradykinesia
cryptomnesia
dyskinesia
Federated States of Micronesia
French Polynesia
hyperkinesia
Indonesia
magnesia
Melanesia
Micronesia
paramnesia
Polynesia
retrograde amnesia
selective amnesia

Synonyms and antonyms of milk of magnesia in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «milk of magnesia» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MILK OF MAGNESIA

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

Translator English - Chinese

镁乳
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

leche de magnesia
570 millions of speakers

English

milk of magnesia
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मैग्नीशिया का दूध
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حليب المغنيسيا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

молоко магнезии
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

leite de magnésia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ম্যাগনেসিয়া দুধ দুধ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

magnésie hydratée
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Susu magnesia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Magnesiamilch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マグネシアミルク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마그네시아 의 우유
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Susu saka magnesium
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sữa của magiê
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மக்னீசியாவின் பால்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दूध मैग्नीशिया
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

magnesianın sütü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

latte di magnesia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mleko z magnezu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

молоко магнезії
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lapte de magnezie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

το γάλα της μαγνησίας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

magnesiamelk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mjölk av magnesia
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

melk av Magnesia
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about milk of magnesia

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MILK OF MAGNESIA»

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The Complete Beauty Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Smart Beauty
salicylic acid for exfoliation; 2.5% or 5% benzoyl peroxide — disinfectant; and milk of magnesia — facial mask. Plan C. Gentle cleanser; 1% or 2% salicylic acid — exfoliant; tretinoin (Retin-A, Tazorac, or Avita) or Differin in the evening; 2.5%,  ...
Paula Begoun, 2004
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Nurse's Drug 2009
... Magonate, Magtrate magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) (contains 135 mg of elemental magnesium per tablet, 129 to 130 mg of elemental magnesium per chewable tablet, and 164 to 328 mg of elemental magnesium per 5 ml of liquid, ...
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2008
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Popular Mechanics
Drink unwisely" SCIENCE SAYS, "If You Do Overindulge, Phillips' Milk of Magnesia is Probably the Quickest and Most Effective Way to Avoid Feeling its After-effects." THE Law of^Good Health says, "Don't overindulge — don't smoke too much ...
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Nursing2009 Student Drug Handbook
(citrate. of. magnesia). (mag-NEE-see um SIH-trayt). magnesium. hydroxide. Dulcolax , , Milk of Magnesia, Milk of Magnesia Concentrated : , Phillips' Chewablet, Phillips' Milk of Magnesia;, Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Concentrated ,. magnesium.
Christiane L. Brownell, Nancy Priff, 2008
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History of Drug Containers and Their Labels
... Expectorant Tablets, Mentholatum, Nature's Remedy, Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Tablets, Pierce's Pile Ointment, and Warner's Safe Pills. After World War One when the Bayer trademark was voided, aspirin was packaged in "tins" by dozens  ...
George B. Griffenhagen, Mary Bogard, 1999
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Textbook of Palliative Nursing
Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) and magnesium citrate are the most commonly used saline laxatives. They increase gastric, pancreatic, and small intestinal secretion, as well as motor activity throughout the intestine. Aluminum salts ...
Department of Nursing Education and Research City of Hope National Medical Center Betty R. Ferrell Research Scientist, Supportive Care Program Nessa Coyle Director, Pain & Palliative Service Department of Neurology Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 2005
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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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Prescription for Nutritional Healing
Examples include lactulose (a prescription medication sold under the brand names Cephulac and Chronulac), sorbitol (which is cheaper than lactulose but just as effective), milk of magnesia, citrate of magnesia, and Epsom salts. • Stimulant ...
Phyllis A. Balch, 2006
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Fiber Menace: The Truth About the Leading Role of Fiber in ...
To prevent constipation from taking hold, take the following steps to normalize stools: Use saline laxatives12 such as Milk of Magnesia and Epsom Salts to lavage the large intestine of accumulated large stools. Follow the manufacturer's  ...
Konstantin Monastyrsky, 2005
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LIFE
For Milk of Magnesia relieves both conditions. Two to four tablespoonfuls taken at bedtime work leisurely — without embarrassing urgency. So, when morning comes, you start the day feeling wonderful. Get Phillips' Milk of Magnesia — the ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MILK OF MAGNESIA»

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5 Ways To Preserve Old Newspapers, Baseball Bats, & Other …
During the Watergate era, Time magazine published instructions to preserve historic newspapers. Dissolve a Phillips Milk of Magnesia tablet in ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
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Polishing furniture with Spam and other odd uses for everyday items
Milk of magnesia. Give yourself a facial with milk of magnesia instead of common facial cream. Glue. Scoop out a splinter by adding a drop of ... «Omaha World-Herald, Jul 15»
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Nutrition - Could Being a Chocoholic Make You Sick?
... while magnesium is responsible mainly for relaxation (think of the action of a common laxative, milk of magnesia). When the balance of these ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
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Way Back When in July 1915
It came in a blue bottle, so maybe it was similar to milk of magnesia. An investigation showed that Electric Bitters contained 18 percent alcohol. «Santa Barbara Edhat, Jul 15»
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15 DIY beauty hacks
Mattify skin with Phillips' Milk of Magnesia: In the morning, after you've cleansed your skin and applied moisturiser, dab some Milk of Magnesia ... «DestinyConnect, Jul 15»
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What you need to know about over-the-counter laxatives for …
Milk of magnesia, or magnesium hydroxide, is an oral osmotic laxative available over-the-counter. It works by drawing water into the colon from ... «TheHealthSite, Jul 15»
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Research delivers insight into the magnesium hydroxide market …
As a suspension in water, magnesium hydroxide is called as milk of magnesia owing to its milk-like appearance. This compound has very less ... «WhaTech, Jul 15»
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Horrific health care
How difficulty with defecation is dismissed as simple constipation and treated with milk of magnesia and advice to get more exercise. How the ... «Illinois Times, Jun 15»
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Just drown us with your milk of Amnesia - Accused of rape, Zuma …
If it was a severe cold that you were afflicted with, my mother would turn to her tried and tested Milk of Magnesia. Yes, there was castor oil as ... «Sowetan Live, Jun 15»
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What Are Laxatives?
... to six hours to work, depending on the type. Examples include Fleet Phospho-Soda, Milk of Magnesia, Lactulose, Miralax, and Kristalose. «Everyday Health, Jun 15»

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