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Antacid

Antacid Meaning & Definition
Antacid Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Antacid?

[n] an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)
[adj] acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Antacid: alkaliser | alkalizer | antiacid | counteractive | gastric antacid

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See Also | agent | Alka-seltzer | Brioschi | Bromo-seltzer | cimetidine | Maalox | Mylanta | omeprazole | Pepto-bismal | Prilosec | ranitidine | Rolaids | Tagamet | Tums | Zantac

Antacid In Webster's Dictionary

\Ant*ac"id\, n. [Pref. anti- + acid.] (Med.) A remedy for acidity of the stomach, as an alkali or absorbent. -- a. Counteractive of acidity.

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