milk of magnesia

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What does milk of magnesia mean?

A milk-white solution of magnesium hydroxide, used as a saline osmotic laxative and as an antacid.

Where does milk of magnesia come from?

A former trademark; see Wikipedia for details.

How to pronounce milk of magnesia

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