noun
definition
An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach.
adjective
definition
Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially in the stomach.
Examples of antacid in a Sentence
Make a paste using six Tums antacid tablets and water.
The tablets have an orange flavor and contain an antacid to neutralize the acid.
Heartburn afflicts most adults at some point, but can often be alleviated with antacid medications.
Certain other plant foods that contain fiber, such as bran, actually reduce the absorption of non-heme iron; so do antacid medications, often taken to relieve the upset stomach associated with taking oral iron supplements.
An over-the-counter antacid will only suppress the symptoms for a while, and not treat the real cause of the problem.
I was constantly in pain and would take any kind of medication to make me feel better, be it aspirin, sinus medicine or antacid.