magnesium sulfate

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a white, water-soluble salt, MgSO 4 , used chiefly in medicine and in the processing of leather and textiles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnesium sulfate¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Ice mixed with magnesium sulfate, on the other hand, was brighter.

From Science News

Magnesium sulfate has been around since 1906 and has since been proven to be a superior medication.

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