From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula of hydrated Mg(OH) 2. It is often known as milk of magnesia, because of its milk-like appearance as a suspension.
masala. A word of Indian origin, meaning mixture of spices. For example, the term garam masala -- literally a hot mixture of spices -- is a combination of ground roasted cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cardamom, cloves, and other spices.The term masala is used in a slang fashion to connote an interesting mixture of things.asala. A word of Indian origin, meaning mixture of spices. For example, the term garam masala -- literally a hot mixture of spices -- is a combination of ground roasted cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cardamom, cloves, and other spices.
The definition of masala is a spice mixture that has been ground into a powder or paste used for cooking Indian food, or a dish flavored with this powder. 1  A paste made of cumin and other ground spices is an example of masala. 2  A chicken dinner made with masala spices is an example of masala.