antacid

antacid
1. Neutralizing an acid. 2. Any agent that reduces or neutralizes acidity, as of the gastric juice or any other secretion ( e.g., calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide). SYN: antiacid.

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ant·ac·id (')ant-'as-əd also an·ti·ac·id .ant-ē-'as-əd, .an-.tī- adj tending to counteract acidity
antacid also antiacid n an agent (as an alkali or absorbent) that counteracts or neutralizes acidity

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n.
a drug that neutralizes the hydrochloric acid secreted in the digestive juices of the stomach. Antacids, which include aluminium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, and sodium bicarbonate, are used to relieve pain and discomfort in disorders of the digestive system, including peptic ulcer.

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ant·ac·id (ant-asґid) [ant- + acid] 1. counteracting acidity. 2. a substance that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, usually of the stomach.

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