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The spa provides flotation therapy in massive tanks filled with Epsom salt, an infrared sauna, and cold plunges.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 18 Sep. 2024
This includes cans and other containers once filled with everything from beer and cigarettes to Epsom salt and Tums.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2024
While there’s no hard-and fast-rule, some people prefer putting Epsom salt or baking soda in the bath.
—Theresa Tamkins, SELF, 9 July 2024
For Bryson DeChambeau that extra kick might be found in the most surprising of places – Epsom salt.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 16 June 2024
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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 22 Oct. 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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