Adjective: antacid ant'a-sid
- Acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)
"He took an antacid tablet to relieve his heartburn"
- An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)
"He took an antacid tablet to relieve his indigestion";
- gastric antacid, alkalizer, alkaliser [Brit], antiacid [rare]
Derived forms: antacids
See also: antagonistic, incompatible
Type of: agent
Encyclopedia: Antacid