ANTACID

antacid

(adjective) acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)

antacid, gastric antacid, alkalizer, alkaliser, antiacid

(noun) an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

antacid (plural antacids)

An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach.

Adjective

antacid (comparative more antacid, superlative most antacid)

Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially in the stomach.

Source: Wiktionary


Ant*ac"id, n. Etym: [Pref. anti- + acid.] (Med.)

Definition: A remedy for acidity of the stomach, as an alkali or absorbent.

– a.

Definition: Counteractive of acidity.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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