antiácido — meaning in English
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antiácido is used for these senses in English:
- absorbent (medicine) Any substance which absorbs and neutralizes acid fluid in the stomach and bowels, as magnesia, chalk, etc.; also a substance, e.g., iodine, which acts on the absorbent vessels so as to reduce enlarged and indurated parts.
- acid-resistant Able to withstand the effects of acids.
- antacid Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially in the stomach. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
- antacid An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
absorbent — full definition
- adj Able to soak up liquid easily.
- noun A substance used specifically for soaking up liquid.
antacid — full definition
- noun A medicine that neutralizes stomach acid to relieve heartburn or indigestion.
- adj Able to counteract or neutralize acid, especially in the stomach.
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