Definition of "antacid" []

• Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially of the stomach. (adjective)
• A substance, such as magnesia or sodium bicarbonate, that neutralizes acid. (noun)

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• "They're called antacid - type medications, to basically thwart the effects, if you will, of some of these anti-inflammatories."
• "As much as we'd like to try unique flavors, cake with garlicky marinara sounds like it's screaming for antacid ... or a tongue transplant."
• "If you'd let me call my doctor he would have told you I had a hiatal hernia and I need an antacid—or better yet, a Nexium."