In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
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
antacid (plural antacids)
An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach.
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
6 June 2025
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.