antacid
3.4
A substance that reduces stomach acid
- adjective
- /ˌæntˈæsɪd/
:
antiácido
- For quick relief from indigestion, try using an antacid after eating spicy foods.
This is well known for its Ant antacid properties.
- This is well known for its Ant antacid properties.
Examples
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The doctor recommended an antacid to relieve my stomach discomfort after the heavy meal.
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This is well known for its Ant antacid properties.
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She took an antacid tablet to help ease her heartburn before going to bed.
Antonyms
Compounds
3.4
A medicine that reduces extra acid in the stomach to ease indigestion or heartburn
How Alkaline
Surface Forms
antacid positive
Morphology
Etymology
The adjective antacid uses the same parts, anti- 'against' and acid 'sour', so calling a substance antacid means it acts 'against' acid in the stomach, for example a tablet or coating that neutralizes stomach acid.