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Inorganic Chemicals > Alkalies > Hydroxides > Magnesium Hydroxide
Inorganic Chemicals > Magnesium Compounds > Magnesium Hydroxide

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Magnesium Hydroxide  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Hydrate, Magnesium
  • Magnesium Hydrate

Scope note

  • An inorganic compound that occurs in nature as the mineral brucite. It acts as an antacid with cathartic effects.

History note

  • 91(77); was see under MAGNESIUM 1977-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D008276

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