antacid

Speech parts

1. antacid - Noun

2. antacid - Adjective

3. antacid - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

A remedy for acidity of the stomach, as an alkali or absorbent.

Counteractive of acidity.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

alkalizer antiacid alkaliser gastric antacid atom alkali base basic salt chemical acid agent buffer soluble remedy
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Antonyms

mass bane venom mild sweet calm
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Hypernyms

agent

Hyponyms

omeprazole cimetidine ranitidine Rolaids bromo-seltzer Mylanta

Examples

An antacid combined with a foaming agent helps some people. Source: Internet

I stopped taking the meds and havent popped an antacid in a long time. Source: Internet

Bismuth subsalicylate has various therapeutic benefits in the body including anti-bacterial, weak antacid, anti-inflammatory, and anti-secretory actions. Source: Internet

Plain water is ineffective at removing capsaicin, as are bleach, sodium metabisulfite and topical antacid suspensions. Source: Internet

The food to avoid was very helpful, and the antacid tablets after each meal." Source: Internet

Then on top that I was taking an antacid for a few years. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

ant. anta antabuse antacidity antacrid Antae