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noun
An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach).
synonyms: alkaliser, alkalizer, antacid, antiacid.
is a specific kind of: agent.
is a broader term that covers: cimetidine, Tagamet | ranitidine, Zantac | Alka-seltzer | Brioschi | Bromo-seltzer | Maalox | Mylanta | omeprazole, Prilosec | Pepto-bismal | Rolaids | Tums ... show more.
derivation: alkalify, alkalise, alkalize, basify | antacid.
Find more on gastric antacid elsewhere: etymology - rhymes - Wikipedia.
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