antiacid n 1: an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach) [syn: {antacid}, {gastric antacid}, {alkalizer}, {alkaliser}, {antiacid}]
antacid \ant*ac"id\ ([a^]nt*[a^]s"[i^]d), antiacid \an*ti*ac"id\([a^]n*t[-e]*[a^]s"[i^]d), n. [Pref. anti- + acid.] (Med.) A remedy for neutralizing acidity, especially of the stomach, as an alkali or absorbent. -- a. Counteractive of acidity. [1913 Webster + AS]