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antacid

American  
[ant-as-id] / æntˈæs ɪd /

adjective

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

noun

  1. an antacid agent.

antacid British  
/ æntˈæsɪd /

noun

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

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adjective

  1. having the properties of this substance

    antacid tablets
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Etymology

Origin of antacid

First recorded in 1725–35; ant- + acid

Example Sentences

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And 22% of those taking antacid supplements had severe headache, compared to 20% of those not taking antacids.

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

Topics of study include farming seaweed, fertilizing algae growth with iron, and adding antacid to increase the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 13, 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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