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antacid

[ant-as-id] / æntˈæs ɪd /


NOUN
alkali
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At 29, abdominal pain was met with an antacid.

From Slate May 6, 2026

And 22% of those taking antacid supplements had severe headache, compared to 20% of those not taking antacids.

From Science Daily Apr. 24, 2024

Send the man a case of antacid, he’s going to need it.

From Washington Times Dec. 6, 2023

Topics of study include farming seaweed, fertilizing algae growth with iron, and adding antacid to increase the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide.

From Science Magazine Sep. 13, 2023

Now she was chewing on the antacid tablets.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

The first-aid kit in your “go-bag” should have standard supplies, but double-check that you’ve got bandages and gauze, medical tape, antibiotic cream, antacids, anti-diarrhea medications, antihistamines and over-the-counter pain relievers.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 8, 2025

And 22% of those taking antacid supplements had severe headache, compared to 20% of those not taking antacids.

From Science Daily Apr. 24, 2024

Doctors complain of a shortage of medicines - paracetamol, antibiotics, antacids, cough syrups - at the 114 relief camps housing more than 12,000 Kuki evacuees, including some with terminal illnesses and HIV-Aids.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2023

Magnesium can also alter the effectiveness of several medications, including some common antibiotics, diuretics and heart medications, alongside over-the-counter antacids and laxatives.

From Salon Feb. 1, 2023

He quickly peeled away the foil wrapping from a roll of antacids.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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