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- [ant-as-id]
- /æntˈæs ɪd/
- /ˌænˈtæs.ɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ant-as-id]
- /æntˈæs ɪd/
Definitions of antacid word
- adjective antacid that neutralizes acids; counteracting acidity 4
- noun antacid an antacid substance, such as sodium bicarbonate 4
- variable noun antacid Antacid is a substance that reduces the level of acid in the stomach. 3
- noun antacid a substance used to neutralize acidity, esp in the stomach 3
- adjective antacid having the properties of this substance 3
- adjective antacid preventing, neutralizing, or counteracting acidity, as of the stomach. 1
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Origin of antacid
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35; ant- + acid
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Parts of speech for Antacid
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antacid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
antacid usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for antacid
noun antacid
- salt — See under Strategic Arms Limitation Talks.
- caustic soda — Caustic soda is a powerful chemical substance used to make strong soaps and clean drains.
adj antacid
- soluble — capable of being dissolved or liquefied: a soluble powder.
- salty — tasting of or containing salt; saline.
- acrid — An acrid smell or taste is strong and sharp, and usually unpleasant.
- alkali — An alkali is a substance with a pH value of more than 7. Alkalis form chemical salts when they are combined with acids.
- bitter — In a bitter argument or conflict, people argue very angrily or fight very fiercely.
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