antacid

noun

ant·​ac·​id (ˌ)ant-ˈa-səd 

ˈant-ˌa-

: an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity

antacid adjective

Examples of antacid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Take nonprescription, over-the-counter medications, such as antacids, bismuth (Pepto-Bismol), or drugs for motion sickness If these do not work, contact a healthcare provider, who can prescribe medication to manage nausea. —Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 July 2024

For example, antibiotics treat UTIs, prescription-strength antacids can help relieve belly button pain related to indigestion, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can treat a peptic ulcer.18917 Surgery is necessary for some causes of belly button pain. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 July 2024

These medications work differently from antacids but ultimately have similar effects. —Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024

Magnesium supplements have the potential to interact with antacids, anticoagulant medications, and muscle relaxants among others, plus the side effects of taking too much magnesium could include bloating, an upset stomach, and nausea. —Kyle MacNeill, Vogue, 14 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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

ˌant-ē-ˈas-əd, ˌan-ˌtī- 

: tending to counteract acidity

antacid

2 of 2 noun

variants also antiacid

: an agent (as an alkali or absorbent) that counteracts or neutralizes acidity