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antacid

n. acid neutralizer, substance which counteracts acidity

adj. counteracting acidity (mainly in the stomach)

Antacid

An antacid is any substance, generally a base, which counteracts stomach acidity. In other words, antacids are stomach acid neutralizers.
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Antacid (der)

n. antacid, acid neutralizer, substance which counteracts acidity

Antacid

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

(a.)
Counteractive of acidity.

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antacid

adjective & noun
(substance, such as a medicine) that stops too much acid forming in the stomach or alters the amount of acid in the stomach

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