gastric antacid meaning

Noun: gastric antacid  'gastrik ant'asid

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

Derived forms: gastric antacids

Type of: agent

• antacid:    Adjective: antacid ...
• gastric:    Adjective: gastric ...
• gastric acid:    Noun: gastric acid ...