epsom salts

1. 1.

   hydrated magnesium sulfate that is taken orally to treat heartburn and constipation and injected to prevent seizures

   Synonymsbitter salts

   Broadermagnesium sulfate
2. 2.

   (used with a singular noun) hydrated magnesium sulfate used as a laxative

   Broaderpurgative

   plural

Questions about epsom salts

What does epsom salts mean?

epsom salts means "hydrated magnesium sulfate that is taken orally to treat heartburn and constipation and injected to prevent seizures". That is the primary sense; the word has 2 in total, listed in full on this page.