antacid meaning

Adjective: antacid  ant'asid

1. Acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)

Noun: antacid  ant'asid

1. An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)
   - gastric antacid, alkalizer, alkaliser [Brit], antiacid

Derived forms: antacids

See also: antagonistic, incompatible

Type of: agent

Encyclopedia: Antacid

[Medicine]
also an·ti·ac·id adj : tending to counteract acidity
also antiacid n : an agent (as an alkali or absorbent) that counteracts or neutralizes acidity

• gastric antacid:    Noun: gastric anta ...

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1. too much reliance is placed on antacids.
2. anybody got any antacid or bicarbonate of soda
3. i need an / some antacid to cure my indigestion
4. you're leaving with your antacids and floss
5. over-the-counter antacids may relieve the gnawing pain, but the relief is always temporary