antacid
Americanadjective
noun
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of antacid
Example Sentences
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She had complained of increasingly sharp abdominal pain for months but was told only to avoid spicy foods and take antacids.
From Seattle Times
They gave him nausea medication and antacids, and he reported feeling better later that day, according to the report.
From Los Angeles Times
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
Send the man a case of antacid, he’s going to need it.
From Washington Times
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
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