Epsom salts

/ˌɛpsəm ˈsɔlts/
/ˈɛpsəm sɒlts/
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Definitions of Epsom salts
  1. noun
    hydrated magnesium sulfate that is taken orally to treat heartburn and constipation and injected to prevent seizures
    synonyms: bitter salts
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    type of:
    magnesium sulfate
    a salt of magnesium
  2. noun
    (used with a singular noun) hydrated magnesium sulfate used as a laxative
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    type of:
    aperient, cathartic, physic, purgative
    a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
Pronunciation
US
/ˌɛpsəm ˈsɔlts/
UK
/ˈɛpsəm sɒlts/
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