Meaning of Antacid | Babel Free
ænˈtæsɪdDefinitions
An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach.
Equivalents
Examples
“Until Tagamet (cimetidine), most major drug companies didn't take tummy troubles terribly seriously. Oh sure, Americans gorped down antacids almost like candy, but most pharmaceutical big wigs probably wrote that off to our penchant for eating junk food on the run.”
“I'm on warm milk and laxatives Cherry-flavored antacids”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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