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antacids

noun as in alkali

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Acid eructations and heartburn are often relieved by the antacids, as bicarbonate of sodium, lime-water, or calcined magnesia.

Antacids prevent a too rapid coagulation of the casein and the formation of curdy lumps.

The principal antacids in use are magnesia, lime, and their carbonates, and the carbonates of potash and soda.

It is scarcely credible to what extent the use of antacids may be carried to relieve the cardialgia of pregnancy.

Dyspepsia and diarrhœa are the diseases in which antacids are chiefly employed.

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On this page you'll find 3 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to antacids, such as: antacid, salt, and caustic soda.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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