Antiacid (Noun)
Meaning
An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an antiacid medication to alleviate the patient's heartburn symptoms.
- After eating spicy food, she reached for an antiacid tablet to soothe her stomach.
- The pharmacist recommended a natural antiacid supplement to help reduce acid reflux.
- The antiacid properties of milk of magnesia made it a popular remedy for indigestion.
- The doctor advised his patient to take an antiacid before meals to prevent stomach upset.