The Collaborative International Dictionary
Magnesium \Mag*ne"si*um\, n. [NL. & F. See Magnesia.] (Chem.) A light silver-white metallic element of atomic number 12, malleable and ductile, quite permanent in dry air but tarnishing in moist air. It burns, forming (the oxide) magnesia, with the production of a blinding light (the so-called magnesium light) which is used in signaling, in pyrotechny, or in photography where a strong actinic illuminant is required. Its compounds occur abundantly, as in dolomite, talc, meerschaum, etc. Symbol Mg. Atomic weight, 24.305. Specific gravity, 1.75.
Magnesium sulphate. (Chem.) Same as Epsom salts.
Wiktionary
n. (alternative spelling of magnesium sulfate English)
Usage examples of "magnesium sulphate".
The specific antidotes to metal poisoning had not been discovered and the only thing which sometimes did a bit of good was magnesium sulphate which caused the precipitation of insoluble lead sulphate.
The combination was standard, like magnesium sulphate and ether, centuries before.
Patients' relatives were required to provide and wash the bedclothes, and half of them also seemed to be bringing in painkillers and other drugs bought at the local markets -- some genuine, some ripoffs full of nothing but glucose or magnesium sulphate.