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Epsom salt [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- epsomite
1, record 1, English, epsomite
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- epsom salt 2, record 1, English, epsom%20salt
correct
- Epsom salt 3, record 1, English, Epsom%20salt
correct
- bitter salt 4, record 1, English, bitter%20salt
- hair salt 3, record 1, English, hair%20salt
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mineral of the epsomite group which consists of a hydrated sulfate of magnesium and occurs in colorless prismatic crystals, botryoidal masses, incrustations in gypsum mines or limestone caves, or in solution in mineral waters. 3, record 1, English, - epsomite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Epsomite is valued for its medicinal properties; commonly sold as "epsom salts." 5, record 1, English, - epsomite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
epsomite: Named from the original locality of Epsom, England. 3, record 1, English, - epsomite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: MgSO4•7H2O 3, record 1, English, - epsomite
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bitter salts
- epsom salts
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- epsomite
1, record 1, French, epsomite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sel d'Epsom 2, record 1, French, sel%20d%27Epsom
correct, masculine noun
- sel amer 3, record 1, French, sel%20amer
masculine noun
- sel anglais 4, record 1, French, sel%20anglais
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral (sulfate de magnésium hydraté) du système cristallin orthorhombique. 5, record 1, French, - epsomite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L'epsomite] cristallise dans la classe orthorhombique [...] en cristaux typiquement bisphénoïdaux [...] Se présente aussi en fines aiguilles [...], en efflorescences et en masses terreuses. Incolore à blanc. N'est pas hygroscopique contrairement aux autres sels de magnésium. Optiquement biaxe négatif. [...] Est très abondant dans les régions des steppes. 4, record 1, French, - epsomite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
epsomite : Étymologie : de la localité d'Epsom (Angleterre), où le minéral a été découvert. 6, record 1, French, - epsomite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : MgSO4•7H2O 6, record 1, French, - epsomite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- epsomita
1, record 1, Spanish, epsomita
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- sal amarga 2, record 1, Spanish, sal%20amarga
correct, feminine noun
- sal de la Higuera 1, record 1, Spanish, sal%20de%20la%20Higuera
correct, feminine noun
- sal purgante 1, record 1, Spanish, sal%20purgante
correct, feminine noun
- vitriolo de magnesio 1, record 1, Spanish, vitriolo%20de%20magnesio
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfato hidratado de magnesio [...], que cristaliza en el sistema romboédrico; forma eflorescencias, masas fibrosas, o costras generalmente incoloras, a veces rojizas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - epsomita
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: MgSO4•7H2O 1, record 1, Spanish, - epsomita
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vitriolo: Sinónimo arcaico de sulfato. 1, record 1, Spanish, - epsomita
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-08-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacy
- Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Epsom salt
1, record 2, English, Epsom%20salt
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- epsom salt 2, record 2, English, epsom%20salt
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a bitter colorless or white crystalline salt with cathartic qualities. 3, record 2, English, - Epsom%20salt
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With eastern, acid soils, epsom salts, magnesium sulfate, can be added to promote healthier growth of plants such as tomatoes. Due to the acid nature of these soils, magnesium is unavailable to plants and gardeners benefit from fertilizing with epsom salts. 4, record 2, English, - Epsom%20salt
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used as a cathartic and to reduce inflammation. Most commonly used as the therapeutic agent in a hot bath. 5, record 2, English, - Epsom%20salt
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacie
- Fumure et amélioration du sol
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sel d'Epsom
1, record 2, French, sel%20d%27Epsom
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Farmacia
- Abono y mejoramiento del suelo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sal de Epsom
1, record 2, Spanish, sal%20de%20Epsom
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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