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antacid
noun
ant·ac·id
(ˌ)ant-ˈa-səd
ˈant-ˌa-
: an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity
antacid
adjective
Examples of antacid in a Sentence
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If the idea of paying for Mac antivirus gives you indigestion, don’t reach for the antacid.
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PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
In another case, the company allegedly labeled a fentanyl precursor as an antacid.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
For people who need antacids regularly, talk to your doctor about certain Adderall formulations that are designed to be activated only in the intestine.
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Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
Don’t take any antacids, ulcer medications, or any other medications your doctor has told you to stop.
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Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1699, in the meaning defined above
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“Antacid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antacid. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
antacid
adjective
ant·ac·id
(ˈ)ant-ˈas-əd
: tending to prevent or neutralize acidity
antacid tablets
antacid
noun
Medical Definition
antacid
1 of 2 adjective
ant·ac·id
(ˈ)ant-ˈas-əd
variants
also antiacid
: tending to counteract acidity
antacid
2 of 2 noun
variants
also antiacid
: an agent (as an alkali or absorbent) that counteracts or neutralizes acidity
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