antacid

noun

ant·​ac·​id (ˌ)ant-ˈa-səd How to pronounce antacid (audio)
ˈant-ˌa-
: an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity
antacid adjective

Examples of antacid in a Sentence

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Take medications, including antacids, histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonists, or proton pump inhibitors. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024 Take an antacid or PPI to avoid stomach irritation. Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024 These can range from OTC antidiarrheals and antacids to prescription laxatives and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), depending on your symptoms. Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024 Your healthcare provider may recommend: Medications: This may include over-the-counter (OTC) pain-relieving medications and antacids for milder GI symptoms, as well as prescription medications like antibiotics and antiviral medications for infections. Joy Emeh, Health, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for antacid 

Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antacid was in 1699

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“Antacid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antacid. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

antacid

adjective
ant·​ac·​id (ˈ)ant-ˈas-əd How to pronounce antacid (audio)
: tending to prevent or neutralize acidity
antacid tablets
antacid noun

Medical Definition

antacid

1 of 2 adjective
ant·​ac·​id (ˈ)ant-ˈas-əd How to pronounce antacid (audio)
variants also antiacid
: tending to counteract acidity

antacid

2 of 2 noun
variants also antiacid
: an agent (as an alkali or absorbent) that counteracts or neutralizes acidity

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