Antacid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ænˈtæsɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antacid is a noun meaning An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach. [from 18th c.].
Meaning
An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach. [from 18th c.].
More Meanings
- Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially in the stomach. [from 18th c.]
Example Sentences
I'm on warm milk and laxatives Cherry-flavored antacids
Until Tagamet (cimetidine), most major drug companies didn't take tummy troubles terribly seriously. Oh sure, Americans gorped down antacids almost like candy, but most pharmaceutical big wigs probably wrote that off to our penchant for eating junk food on the run.
Word Forms
- antacids
Synonyms for antacid
Depending on context, synonyms include counteractive, alkalizer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alkalizer, counteractive, little, nonparticulate, antalkali, acidulant.
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