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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
/ ă-ŧ′ə /
- 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.
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Derived Forms
- ˈԱ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms
- ·Աs adjective
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yvlog History and Origins
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of magnesia1
C14: via Medieval Latin from Greek Ѳŧ, of Ѳŧ ancient mineral-rich region
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After I read your article about using milk of magnesia topically as a deodorant, I tried it.
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Other readers have been enthusiastic about leaving milk of magnesia on their face overnight.
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Q: I’ve tried applying milk of magnesia to my underarms for the last two weeks.
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A: There are no studies on milk of magnesia against dandruff, but several readers have praised it.
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For me, the milk of magnesia seems especially effective in fighting the rash.
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