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milk of magnesia
Definition of MILK OF MAGNESIA
: a milky white suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water used as an antacid and laxative
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First Known Use of MILK OF MAGNESIA
1880
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milk of magnesia
noun
Medical Definition of MILK OF MAGNESIA
: a milk-white suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water used as an antacid and laxative—called also magnesia magma
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