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English noun: Epsom salts

1. Epsom salts (substance) hydrated magnesium sulfate that is taken orally to treat heartburn and constipation and injected to prevent seizures


Synonymsbitter salts


Broader (hypernym)magnesium sulfate

2. Epsom salts (artifact) (used with a singular noun) hydrated magnesium sulfate used as a laxative


Broader (hypernym)aperient, cathartic, physic, purgative


Domain usageplural, plural form









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