Definitions for antacid
æntˈæs ɪdantacid

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. antacid, gastric antacid, alkalizer, alkaliser, antiacidadjective

   an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)

2. antacidadjective

   acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. antacidnoun

   An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach.

2. antacidadjective

   Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially in the stomach.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Antacid

   An antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion or an upset stomach. Some antacids have been used in the treatment of constipation and diarrhea. Marketed antacids contain salts of aluminum, calcium, magnesium, or sodium. Some preparations contain a combination of two salts, such as magnesium carbonate and aluminium hydroxide (e.g. hydrotalcite).

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1. antacid

   An antacid is a type of medication that neutralizes stomach acidity, thus helping to relieve heartburn, indigestion, or stomach upset. They work by increasing the pH level in the stomach to reduce the damage caused by stomach acid and provide temporary relief from acid-related conditions. Commonly known antacids include calcium carbonate (Tums) and aluminium/magnesium compounds (Mylanta, Maalox).

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Antacidnoun

   a remedy for acidity of the stomach, as an alkali or absorbent

2. Antacidadjective

   counteractive of acidity

3. Etymology: [Pref. anti- + acid.]

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1. Antacid

   An antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Antacid

   ant-as′id, n. a medicine which counteracts acidity.—adj. possessing such quality. [Gr. anti, against, and Acid.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of antacid in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of antacid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of antacid in a Sentence

1. Beth Hillson:

   Take a Tylenol if you have a headache or achy joints, an antacid if you have heartburn or a nap if you’re lethargic.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=antacid
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Antacid
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antacid
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antacid
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=antacid
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=antacid