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HYDROXYDE MAGNESIUM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- magnesium hydroxide
1, record 1, English, magnesium%20hydroxide
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- caustic magnesite 2, record 1, English, caustic%20magnesite
correct
- magnesia 2, record 1, English, magnesia
correct
- magnesia magma 3, record 1, English, magnesia%20magma
correct
- magnesium dihydroxide 2, record 1, English, magnesium%20dihydroxide
correct
- magnesium hydrate 4, record 1, English, magnesium%20hydrate
former designation, avoid
- magnesium oxide 2, record 1, English, magnesium%20oxide
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a noncombustible, white, odourless powder, is soluble in solution of ammonium salts and dilute acids, almost insoluble in water and alcohol, occurs naturally as brucite, is prepared by the hydration of magnesium oxide, and is used as an intermediate for obtaining magnesium metal, in sugar refining, in medicine (antacid, laxative), sulfite pulp, uranium processing, dentifrices, as a residual fuel oil additive, in foods as a drying agent, colour retention agent, in cheese, canned foods and frozen desserts. 5, record 1, English, - magnesium%20hydroxide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Its aqueous solution is called milk of magnesia. 5, record 1, English, - magnesium%20hydroxide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under a variety of commercial designations, among which: Marinco H; Marinco H 1241; Mint-L-Mag, S/G 84. 5, record 1, English, - magnesium%20hydroxide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: Mg(OH)2 or H2MgO2 5, record 1, English, - magnesium%20hydroxide
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hydroxyde de magnésium
1, record 1, French, hydroxyde%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- magnésie hydratée 2, record 1, French, magn%C3%A9sie%20hydrat%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- hydrate de magnésie 2, record 1, French, hydrate%20de%20magn%C3%A9sie
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche, inodore, que l'on utilise principalement en médecine (antiacide, laxatif) et dans l'industrie alimentaire, en conserverie et en fromagerie, où il est utilisé comme siccatif et adjuvant de la couleur. 3, record 1, French, - hydroxyde%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sa solution aqueuse est le lait de magnésie. 4, record 1, French, - hydroxyde%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : Mg(OH)2 ou H2MgO2 3, record 1, French, - hydroxyde%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidróxido de magnesio
1, record 1, Spanish, hidr%C3%B3xido%20de%20magnesio
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: Mg(OH)2 o H2MgO2 2, record 1, Spanish, - hidr%C3%B3xido%20de%20magnesio
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