antacid
Americanadjective
noun
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of antacid
Example Sentences
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The acid-reducing drugs includeproton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole and esomeprazole, histamine H2-receptor antagonists, or H2 blockers, such as cimetidine and famotidine, and antacid supplements.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024
For most of his life, he had what he described as run-of-the-mill heartburn, usually triggered by eating late at night, and he would have to take a couple of antacid tablets.
From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024
Send the man a case of antacid, he’s going to need it.
From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2023
A bottle of Tums antacid tablets rattled in the cup holder of Kirk Gilkey’s truck recently as he drove around the area surveying the rising water.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2023
He wished Tartarus had better beverage options, or maybe a tree that dispensed antacid fruit.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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