antacid

antacid definition - medical

ant·ac·id (ănt-ăsˈĭd) or an·ti·ac·id (ănˌtē-ăsˈĭd, ănˌtī-)

adjective
Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially of the stomach.
noun
A substance, such as sodium bicarbonate, that neutralizes acid.

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