Search: epsom salt
Why: It's in my raspberry bath fizzies.
Answer: A chemical compound containing magnesium and sulfate
with the formula MgSO
4. In bath salts, it is used to prevent some of the temporary skin "pruning" which is caused by prolonged immersion of extremities in pure water. However, magnesium sulfate can also be absorbed into the skin, reducing inflammation.
Source:
WikipediaThe More You Know: In seawater, it is the primary substance that causes the absorption of sound -
meaning it converts acoustic energy to heat energy.
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