antacid

[ ant-as-id ]
/ æntˈæs ɪd /

adjective

preventing, neutralizing, or counteracting acidity, as of the stomach.

noun

an antacid agent.

Origin of antacid

First recorded in 1725–35; ant- + acid

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British Dictionary definitions for antacid

antacid
/ (æntˈæsɪd) /

noun

a substance used to neutralize acidity, esp in the stomach

adjective

having the properties of this substance antacid tablets

Medical definitions for antacid

antacid
[ ănt-ăsĭd ]

adj.

Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially of the stomach.

n.

A substance, such as sodium bicarbonate, that neutralizes acid.