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Epsom Salts

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Noun

1. bitter salts, epsom salts

hydrated magnesium sulfate that is taken orally to treat heartburn and constipation and injected to prevent seizures

2. epsom salts

(used with a singular noun) hydrated magnesium sulfate used as a laxative

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Epsom Salts

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noun
(functioning as singular or plural)
a medicinal preparation of hydrated magnesium sulphate, used as a purgative

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Epsom Salts

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a white, crystalline salt, magnesium sulfate, MgSO4·7H2O, used as a cathartic

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Epsom Salts

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pl.n. (used with a sing. verb)
Hydrated magnesium sulfate, MgSO4·7H2O, used as a cathartic and as an agent to reduce inflammation.

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