Noun
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an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)
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gastric antacid,
alkalizer,
alkaliser,
antiacid |
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agent an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents"
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cimetidine,
tagamet a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid
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ranitidine,
zantac a histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux
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alka-seltzer a commercial antacid that contains aspirin; tablets dissolve in water to give an effervescent solution
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brioschi an antacid
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bromo-seltzer an antacid
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maalox an antacid
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mylanta an antacid
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omeprazole,
prilosec antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
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pepto-bismal an antacid
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rolaids an antacid
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Adjective
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acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)
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antagonistic,
incompatible incapable of harmonious association
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