Epsom salt

noun

Ep·​som salt ˈep-səm- How to pronounce Epsom salt (audio)

Examples of Epsom salt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Probably because Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate and helps with muscle and joint pain. Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Epsom salt 

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Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Epsom salt was in 1770

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“Epsom salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Epsom%20salt. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

Epsom salt

noun
Ep·​som salt ˌep-səm- How to pronounce Epsom salt (audio)
: 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- How to pronounce Epsom salt (audio)
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