ant·ac·id ( nt-s  d)adj. Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially of the stomach. n. A substance, such as magnesia or sodium bicarbonate, that neutralizes acid. |
antacid [æntˈæsɪd]
n
(Medicine / Pharmacology) a substance used to neutralize acidity, esp in the stomach
adj
(Medicine / Pharmacology) having the properties of this substance
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| Noun | 1. |  antacid - an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)cimetidine, Tagamet - a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid ranitidine, Zantac - a histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux Alka-seltzer - a commercial antacid that contains aspirin; tablets dissolve in water to give an effervescent solution Brioschi - an antacid Bromo-seltzer - an antacid Maalox - an antacid Mylanta - an antacid omeprazole, Prilosec - antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach Pepto-bismal - an antacid Rolaids - an antacid Tums - an antacid agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect |
| Adj. | 1. |  antacid - acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)incompatible, antagonistic - used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect |
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