milk of magnesia


noun

a milky white suspension in water of magnesium hydroxide, Mg (OH)2, used as an antacid or laxative.

Origin of milk of magnesia

First recorded in 1875–80; formerly trademark

British Dictionary definitions for milk of magnesia

milk of magnesia

noun

a suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water, used as an antacid and laxative

Medical definitions for milk of magnesia

milk of magnesia

n.

A milky white aqueous suspension of magnesium hydroxide used as an antacid and a laxative.