antacid
/ænˈtæsɪd/
noun
- A medicine that neutralizes stomach acid and relieves heartburn or indigestion.
- After eating too much pizza, she took an antacid to calm her stomach.
- The pharmacist recommended a chewable antacid for his heartburn.
- Many antacids contain calcium or magnesium to reduce acid.
Antonyms
adjective
- Relating to or used for neutralizing stomach acid.
- Some foods have natural antacid effects.
- She bought an antacid tablet at the drugstore.
- The antacid properties of baking soda make it a common home remedy.