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maagzuur — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • heartburn noun A burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid rising into the throat.

Senses

maagzuur is used for these senses in English:

  • gastric acid (biochemistry) The acidic secretion of the stomach; mostly hydrochloric acid.
  • heartburn (pathology) A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.

heartburn — full definition

  1. noun A burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid rising into the throat.
  2. noun Informal: annoyance, worry, or resentment.