alkalizer

alkalizer

(ˈælkəˌlaɪzə) or

alkaliser

n

a substance that makes something alkaline or less acidic

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Noun

1.

alkalizer - an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach) alkaliser, antacid, antiacid, gastric antacid 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