antacid
adjective
preventing, neutralizing, or counteracting acidity, as of the stomach.
antacids
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pluralof antacid.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The first-aid kit in your “go-bag” should have standard supplies, but double-check that you’ve got bandages and gauze, medical tape, antibiotic cream, antacids, anti-diarrhea medications, antihistamines and over-the-counter pain relievers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2025
And 22% of those taking antacid supplements had severe headache, compared to 20% of those not taking antacids.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024
Doctors complain of a shortage of medicines - paracetamol, antibiotics, antacids, cough syrups - at the 114 relief camps housing more than 12,000 Kuki evacuees, including some with terminal illnesses and HIV-Aids.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2023
Magnesium can also alter the effectiveness of several medications, including some common antibiotics, diuretics and heart medications, alongside over-the-counter antacids and laxatives.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2023
“How many antacids do you think Fleetwood has eaten by now?”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
