antacid
noun
ant·ac·id
(ˌ)ant-ˈa-səd 
ˈant-ˌa-
: an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity
antacid
adjective
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Runners also get one off-course bathroom break at Wash Park, but no antacids are permitted.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
While antacids can help with quick relief, consider making lifestyle changes to prevent or lessen heartburn from the start.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
This show is a wild, wacky balm, so zero antacids.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Non-prescription medications, including pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
While antacids can help with quick relief, consider making lifestyle changes to prevent or lessen heartburn from the start.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
This show is a wild, wacky balm, so zero antacids.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Non-prescription medications, including pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for antacid
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“Antacid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antacid. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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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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