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Eng., Magnesium Oxide. Synonyms, Magnesia, Calcined Magnesia, Light Magnesia.
White, bulky powder.
Odorless and almost tasteless.
Practically insoluble in water or alcohol.
Acids, copaiba, salts of iron; water, etc.
30 grains (2 Gm.).
Magnesium Oxide is used in several official preparations.
 
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