Magnesium Sulfate (Noun)
Meaning
A salt of magnesium.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Magnesium sulfate is a salt of magnesium often used as an inorganic fertilizer in agriculture and as an anticonvulsant and vasodilator in medicine.
- Epsom salt is the most commonly available form of magnesium sulfate for gardening purposes.
- As a natural alternative, many farmers turn to magnesium sulfate to help lower soil pH and improve nutrient absorption.
- Athletes and bodybuilders also take magnesium sulfate in the form of Epsom salt baths to help with muscle relaxation.
- To reduce swelling, relieve pain and increase circulation, healthcare providers sometimes recommend the application of a topical solution of magnesium sulfate.