antacid
noun
ant·ac·id
(ˌ)ant-ˈa-səd 
ˈant-ˌa-
: an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity
antacid
adjective
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One morning, after waking up with worsening pain, the OP followed their usual routine: antacids, sitting upright, and eating saltines.
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
If the idea of paying for Mac antivirus gives you indigestion, don’t reach for the antacid.
—PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
In another case, the company allegedly labeled a fentanyl precursor as an antacid.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
For people who need antacids regularly, talk to your doctor about certain Adderall formulations that are designed to be activated only in the intestine.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
If the idea of paying for Mac antivirus gives you indigestion, don’t reach for the antacid.
—PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
In another case, the company allegedly labeled a fentanyl precursor as an antacid.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
For people who need antacids regularly, talk to your doctor about certain Adderall formulations that are designed to be activated only in the intestine.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Antacid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antacid. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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antacid
adjective
ant·ac·id
(ˈ)ant-ˈas-əd
: tending to prevent or neutralize acidity
antacid tablets
antacid
noun
Medical Definition
antacid
1 of 2 adjective
ant·ac·id
(ˈ)ant-ˈas-əd
variants
also antiacid
: tending to counteract acidity
antacid
2 of 2 noun
variants
also antiacid
: an agent (as an alkali or absorbent) that counteracts or neutralizes acidity
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