milk of magnesia

noun phrase

Definition of milk of magnesia

: a milky white suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water used as an antacid and laxative

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milk of magnesia

noun

: a thick, white liquid that contains magnesium and is used as a medicine for stomach problems (such as indigestion)

milk of magnesia

noun

: a milk-white suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water used as an antacid and laxative

— called also magnesia magma