magnesium oxide

noun

: a white highly infusible compound MgO used especially in refractories, cements, insulation, and fertilizers, in rubber manufacture, and in medicine as an antacid and mild laxative

Examples of magnesium oxide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Certain forms of magnesium, including magnesium citrate and magnesium oxide, may help to alleviate occasional constipation during pregnancy. Casey Seiden, Parents, 24 Feb. 2024 Magnesium lactate, magnesium oxide, and magnesium glycinate are all examples of magnesium supplements.33 13. Cristina Mutchler, Health, 28 Jan. 2024 Magnesium There are three magnesium types Attia takes: magnesium oxide, magnesium chloride, and magnesium L-threonate. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2024 Attia takes 400 to 500 milligrams of magnesium oxide daily, when not fasting. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2024 Myricks developed the ingredient (a mixture of magnesium oxide and carbon dioxide that soaks up oils and blurs pores, similarly to a powder) along with a team of teachers at Sweden's Uppsala University. Annie Blay, Allure, 3 Oct. 2023 On top of that, most studies used magnesium lactate or magnesium oxide supplements, which may also minimize symptoms of anxiety, according to the 2017 review. Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 3 Sep. 2023 Small studies have also found that magnesium oxide might help with migrane headaches. Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 29 Aug. 2023 What This Means For You The ACG and AGA now recommend magnesium oxide and senna as treatment options for chronic idiopathic constipation. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 2 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of magnesium oxide was in 1866

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“Magnesium oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnesium%20oxide. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

magnesium oxide

noun
: a white earthy solid that consists of magnesium and oxygen and is used especially in fertilizers and rubber, as a mild laxative, and against acid in the stomach

Medical Definition

magnesium oxide

noun
: a white highly infusible compound MgO used especially in refractories, cements, insulation, and fertilizers, in rubber manufacture, and in medicine as an antacid and mild laxative

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