English > alkalizer: 1 sense > noun 1, substanceMeaning | An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach). |
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Synonyms | antacid, gastric antacid, alkaliser, antiacid |
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Narrower | Alka-seltzer | A commercial antacid that contains aspirin |
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Brioschi | An antacid |
Bromo-seltzer | An antacid |
Maalox | An antacid |
Mylanta | An antacid |
Pepto-bismal | An antacid |
Rolaids | An antacid |
Tums | An antacid |
cimetidine, Tagamet | A drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid |
omeprazole, Prilosec | antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach |
ranitidine, Zantac | A histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux |
Broader | agent | A substance that exerts some force or effect |
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Spanish | alkaliser, antiácido gástrico, antiácido |
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Catalan | alkaliser, antiàcid |
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Verbs | alkalize | turn basic and less acidic |
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