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Definition of Antacid
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
2. Adjective. Acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach).
Definition of Antacid
1. n. A remedy for acidity of the stomach, as an alkali or absorbent.
Definition of Antacid
1. Noun. An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach. ¹
2. Adjective. Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially in the stomach. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Antacid
1. a substance that neutralizes acid [n -S]
Medical Definition of Antacid
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Literary usage of Antacid
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1. Materia Medica and Therapeutics: A Text-book for Nurses by Linette Althana Parker (1921)
"Caustic Solvent Caustic Solvent Solvent, antacid antacid antacid . antacid .
Solvent . . Solvent . . Solvent, antacid Solvent, antacid antacid antacid ..."
2. The Retrospect of Practical Medicine and Surgery: Being a Half-yearly edited by William Braithwaite, James Braithwaite, Edmond Fauriel Trevelyan (1893)
"... by a prompt resort to antacid remedies, be able at all times to protect
themselves effectually against fresh formation of uric acid concretions, ..."
3. A Cyclopaedia of Practical Receipts: And Collateral Information in the Arts by Arnold James Cooley (1845)
"As a medicine it is antacid and laxative, and is exhibited in heart- )urn, ...
As an antacid, a teaspoonful ; as a purgative, I dr. to 2 dr. or more. ..."
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