milk of magnesia
milk of mag·ne·sia
M m Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [milk uhv, ov mag-nee-zhuh, -shuh]
- /mɪlk ʌv, ɒv mægˈni ʒə, -ʃə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [milk uhv, ov mag-nee-zhuh, -shuh]
- /mɪlk ʌv, ɒv mægˈni ʒə, -ʃə/
Definitions of milk of magnesia words
- noun milk of magnesia a milky white suspension in water of magnesium hydroxide, Mg (OH) 2 , used as an antacid or laxative. 1
- noun milk of magnesia milky-white solution used as laxative 1
- noun milk of magnesia a suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water, used as an antacid and laxative 0
- noun milk of magnesia a milky-white fluid, a suspension of magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2, in water, used as a laxative and antacid 0
- noun milk of magnesia Milk of magnesia is a suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water, used as an antacid and laxative. 0
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Origin of milk of magnesia
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; formerly trademark
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Parts of speech for Milk of magnesia
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milk of magnesia popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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