antacid

[ ant-as-id ]

adjective

1. preventing, neutralizing, or counteracting acidity, as of the stomach.

noun

1. an antacid agent.

antacid

/ æntˈæsɪd /

noun

1. a substance used to neutralize acidity, esp in the stomach

adjective

1. having the properties of this substance

   antacid tablets

Word History and Origins

Origin of antacid¹

First recorded in 1725–35; ant- + acid

Example Sentences

I took a quick swallow of milk of magnesia, an excellent antacid, and went in.

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It is exceedingly light and porous in structure, and at one time was used largely as an antacid as well as a dentifrice.

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Soot tea; Infusum fuliginis ligni, L. Antacid and stimulant.

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With this end in view an antacid should be administered to decrease the acidity of the gastric juice.

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Being an antacid, it is very usefully employed when cattle are hoven or blown.

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