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magnesia
1[mag-nee-zhuh, -shuh]
noun
a white, tasteless substance, magnesium oxide, MgO, used in medicine as an antacid and laxative.
Magnesia
2[mag-nee-shee-uh, -zhee-uh]
noun
ancient name of Manisa.
magnesia
/ mæɡˈniːʃə, mæɡˈniːsɪk /
noun
another name for magnesium oxide
magnesia
A white powder with a very high melting point. It is used to make heat-resistant materials, electrical insulators, cements, fertilizer, and plastics. It is also used in medicine as an antacid and laxative. Chemical formula: MgO.
Other 51Թ Forms
- magnesian adjective
- ˈԱ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of magnesia1
Example Sentences
After I read your article about using milk of magnesia topically as a deodorant, I tried it.
Other readers have been enthusiastic about leaving milk of magnesia on their face overnight.
Q: I’ve tried applying milk of magnesia to my underarms for the last two weeks.
A: There are no studies on milk of magnesia against dandruff, but several readers have praised it.
For me, the milk of magnesia seems especially effective in fighting the rash.
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