antacid — a medicine that counteracts or neutralizes acid in the stomach
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a medicine that counteracts or neutralizes acid in the stomach
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæntæsɪd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always carries antacids in her purse like they're magical stomach-saving candies.
- After the spicy ramen challenge, the entire restaurant ran out of antacids.
- The doctor recommended taking an antacid before bed to prevent nighttime heartburn.
antacid
NOUN[/ˈæntæsɪd/]
a medicine that counteracts or neutralizes acid in the stomach
💡 Concept
After a spicy dinner, he chews an antacid to calm the burning in his chest.
🎵 Rhyme
From rancid shock to placid calm with antacid!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈæntæsɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈæntæsɪd/
🌳Etymology
Prefixanti--
Rootacid
🎵Rhyme
placidflaccidrancid
placid
flaccid
rancid
🔗Collocations
take an antacid
antacid tablet
over-the-counter antacid
liquid antacid
antacid relief
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother always carries antacids in her purse like they're magical stomach-saving candies.”
😄 Fun example
“After the spicy ramen challenge, the entire restaurant ran out of antacids.”
“The doctor recommended taking an antacid before bed to prevent nighttime heartburn.”
😄 Fun example
“Some people use antacids so frequently that they should get a loyalty card from the pharmacy.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
acid neutralizerstomach settlerdigestive aidheartburn relief
Antonyms
acidirritantgastric stimulant
Related
heartburnindigestiongastritisstomach acidalkaline
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