milk of magnesia
noun phrase
: a milky white suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water used as an antacid and laxative
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Use a cotton swab to apply milk of magnesia on your sore.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
For example, some milk of magnesia or antacid medications are high in magnesium.
—Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 27 June 2023
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
For example, some milk of magnesia or antacid medications are high in magnesium.
—Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 27 June 2023
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