antacid

[ ant-as-id ]

adjective

1. preventing, neutralizing, or counteracting acidity, as of the stomach.

noun

1. an antacid agent.

antacid

/ æntˈæsɪd /

noun

1. a substance used to neutralize acidity, esp in the stomach

adjective

1. having the properties of this substance

   antacid tablets

Word History and Origins

Origin of antacid¹

First recorded in 1725–35; ant- + acid

Example Sentences

Those taking H2 blockers were 40% more likely and those taking antacid supplements were 30% more likely.

From Science Daily

The acid-reducing drugs includeproton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole and esomeprazole, histamine H2-receptor antagonists, or H2 blockers, such as cimetidine and famotidine, and antacid supplements.

From Science Daily

And 22% of those taking antacid supplements had severe headache, compared to 20% of those not taking antacids.

From Science Daily

For most of his life, he had what he described as run-of-the-mill heartburn, usually triggered by eating late at night, and he would have to take a couple of antacid tablets.

From New York Times

Send the man a case of antacid, he’s going to need it.

From Washington Times