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antacid
noun
ant·ac·id
(ˌ)ant-ˈa-səd
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
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Word History
First Known Use
1699, in the meaning defined above
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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
: tending to prevent or neutralize acidity
antacid tablets
antacid
noun
Medical Definition
antacid
1 of 2 adjective
ant·ac·id
(ˈ)ant-ˈas-əd
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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