antacid

Definition

An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach.

Etymology

From anti- + acid.

Example Sentences

• "Until Tagamet (cimetidine), most major drug companies didn't take tummy troubles terribly seriously. Oh sure, Americans gorped down antacids almost like candy, but most pharmaceutical big wigs probably wrote that off to our penchant for eating junk food on the run."
• "I'm on warm milk and laxatives Cherry-flavored antacids"