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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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Don’t take any antacids, ulcer medications, or any other medications your doctor has told you to stop.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
The Rolaids Relief Man Award, in addition to creating a lot of brand awareness for antacid medication, was given out from 1976 to 2012.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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
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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 24 Dec. 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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