antacid
pronunciation
How to pronounce antacid in British English:
UK [æntˈæsɪd]
How to pronounce antacid in American English:
US [æntˈæsɪd]
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- Noun:
- an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)
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- Adjective:
- acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)
Word Origin
- antacid
- 1732, adjective and noun, medical hybrid from anti- + acid.
Example
- 1. Antacid products for over-the-counter ( otc ) human use .
- 2. Study on the antacid , antioxidant and anti-mutagenicity of alkaline electrolyzed water .
- 3. Reduced stomach acid , whether from an h.pylori infection or an antacid , makes the rest of the gastrointestinal tract susceptible to bacterial overgrowth .
- 4. And he just gave me antacid .
- 5. Oh , here 's some antacid . Have you ever tried this ?