Magnesia
noun
A white powdery substance used as an antacid for stomach upsets or as laxative.
The doctor suggested I take some magnesia to help with the stomach pain.
Often appears as...
- dose of magnesia
- take magnesia
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A city in Greece, which used to be an ancient region known for rich deposits of the mineral magnesite.
Her home was in Thessaly, in the mountainous region of Magnesia.
Often appears as...
- regiment of magnesia
- in magnesia
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A white powdery substance used as an antacid for stomach upsets or as laxative.
The doctor suggested I take some magnesia to help with the stomach pain.
Often appears as...
- dose of magnesia
- take magnesia
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A city in Greece, which used to be an ancient region known for rich deposits of the mineral magnesite.
Her home was in Thessaly, in the mountainous region of Magnesia.
Often appears as...
- regiment of magnesia
- in magnesia
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Clarity
Used medically, mainly in reference to its remedial properties, not casually or in everyday conversations.
After the meal, he took magnesia for his indigestion.
Pro Tip 2/3Remedy Specific
Magnesia is specifically for stomach issues, not for other medical conditions.
She only uses magnesia for heartburn, not for headaches.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Beverage
Despite the common name 'milk of magnesia', it's not edible like milk and shouldn't be consumed as a food.
Remember, milk of magnesia is a medicine, not a milk product.
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Clarity
Used medically, mainly in reference to its remedial properties, not casually or in everyday conversations.
After the meal, he took magnesia for his indigestion.
Pro Tip 2/3Remedy Specific
Magnesia is specifically for stomach issues, not for other medical conditions.
She only uses magnesia for heartburn, not for headaches.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Beverage
Despite the common name 'milk of magnesia', it's not edible like milk and shouldn't be consumed as a food.
Remember, milk of magnesia is a medicine, not a milk product.
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Clarity
Used medically, mainly in reference to its remedial properties, not casually or in everyday conversations.
After the meal, he took magnesia for his indigestion.
Pro Tip 2/3Remedy Specific
Magnesia is specifically for stomach issues, not for other medical conditions.
She only uses magnesia for heartburn, not for headaches.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Beverage
Despite the common name 'milk of magnesia', it's not edible like milk and shouldn't be consumed as a food.
Remember, milk of magnesia is a medicine, not a milk product.
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Adrian Myers: Where...
and a distinctive blue milk of magnesia bottle the POWs clearly expended much effort in their personal grooming habits I'm asked hundreds of telling artifacts such as these combs but also cologne toothpaste razors aftershave mouthwash
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