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Examples of Epsom salt in a Sentence
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Probably because Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate and helps with muscle and joint pain.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Each 10-ounce jar of this small-batch handmade formula contains muscle-calming Epsom salt and relaxing Himalayan sea salt plus rose and ylang-ylang essential oils.
—Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 24 Oct. 2023
Magnesium sulfate is a salt commonly known as Epsom salt, that can be used to soak in.
—Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 6 Sep. 2023
Aromatic picks like peonies, roses, and lavender can be dried and combined with Epsom salt and essential oils for a floral tribute that encourages a little R&R.
—Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 30 Aug. 2023
In addition to internal cleansing, external methods such as Epsom salt baths or saunas are sometimes recommended as home remedies for toxin elimination.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2023
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated soap, washing soda, baking soda, and Epsom salt.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023
Float therapy involves what’s referred to as a sensory deprivation tank that’s filled with about a foot of water and Epsom salt.
—Parker Diakite, Essence, 5 July 2023
While practices like meditating and taking Epsom salt baths can be ultra soothing, there’s another relaxation tool that requires even less effort: sleeping with a weighted blanket.
—Shannon Ullman, Health, 20 Apr. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1770, in the meaning defined above
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“Epsom salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Epsom%20salt. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
Epsom salt
noun
Ep·som salt
ˌep-səm-
: a bitter colorless or white salt of magnesium used especially as a strong laxative
—usually used in plural
Medical Definition
Epsom salt
noun
Ep·som salt
ˌep-səm-
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