bitter salts

Definitions of bitter salts
  1. noun
    hydrated magnesium sulfate that is taken orally to treat heartburn and constipation and injected to prevent seizures
    synonyms: Epsom salts
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    type of:
    magnesium sulfate
    a salt of magnesium
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