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

Your healthcare provider may recommend: Medications: This may include over-the-counter (OTC) pain-relieving medications and antacids for milder GI symptoms, as well as prescription medications like antibiotics and antiviral medications for infections. —Joy Emeh, Health, 19 Sep. 2024

Many common foods and medications — from antacids to blood pressure and cold medicines — can prompt erroneous results. —Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024

Baking soda may lower stomach acid and relieve acid reflux or indigestion, too — which is unsurprising since the ingredient is a component of antacids, a common treatment for the conditions, Derocha said. —Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024

For instance, some antidepressants, certain blood pressure meds, iron supplements, and even antacids can lead to constipation, while antibiotics, metformin (for diabetes), and magnesium supplements can trigger diarrhea, Dr. Pazwash adds. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1699, 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