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Definition of Antiacid
1. Noun. An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach).
Specialized synonyms: Cimetidine, Tagamet, Ranitidine, Zantac, Alka-seltzer, Brioschi, Bromo-seltzer, Maalox, Mylanta, Omeprazole, Prilosec, Pepto-bismal, Rolaids, Tums
Generic synonyms: Agent
Derivative terms: Alkalize, Antacid
Definition of Antiacid
1. Noun. Antacid. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Antiacid
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Antiacid
Literary usage of Antiacid
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Progressive Medicine by Hobart Amory Hare (1906)
"In the present group, however, not only enough alkali or antiacid is added to
form basic compounds with the casein, and so prevent the action of the rennet ..."
2. Dominion Dental Journal (1903)
"... therefore cleanliness, the use of antiseptic and of antiacid preparations are
three personal precautions against the premature loss of the teeth. ..."
3. Dr. Chase's Recipes: Or, Information for Everybody: an Invaluable Collection by Alvin Wood Chase (1888)
"tin antiacid, either alone, or combined with rhubarb, and carbonate of soda, it
speedily and permanently removes heartburn. Charcoal 1* powerful antiseptic, ..."
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