Antacid

[æn'tæsɪd] or [ænt'æsɪd]

(noun.) an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach).

(adj.) acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach) .

Editor: Will--From WordNet

(n.) A remedy for acidity of the stomach, as an alkali or absorbent.

(a.) Counteractive of acidity.

Edited by Everett

n. a medicine which counteracts acidity.—adj. possessing such quality.

Edited by Flo

Editor: Wallace