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antacid

[ant-as-id] / æntˈæs ɪd /


NOUN
alkali
Synonyms


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"You can understand why some GPs won't go straight to endoscopy to investigate - some people just need antacids," she said.

From BBC

He has been hospitalized, and his doctors have tried everything including antibiotics, antacids, even removing his appendix.

From New York Times

Homeland Security Department records reviewed by The Times show nurses prescribed antacids, attributing her condition to the facility’s “spicy food” and a prior history of gastrointestinal issues.

From Los Angeles Times

The Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada-based company proposes to use antacids produced from the leftovers of metal mining to make the ocean more able to absorb the greenhouse gas.

From Seattle Times

Having tried and failed to find some antacid pain relief, after collapsing on his stairs, eventually he was taken to hospital.

From BBC