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antacid
CIDE DICTIONARY
antacid, n. [Pref. anti- + acid.].
A remedy for acidity of the stomach, as an alkali or absorbent. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
antacid, n. & adj.
--n. a substance that prevents or corrects acidity esp. in the stomach.
--adj. having these properties.
--n. a substance that prevents or corrects acidity esp. in the stomach.
--adj. having these properties.
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antacid
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