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Antacid

an alkali, or any remedy for acidity in the stomach. The principal antacids in use are magnesia, lime, and their carbonates, and the carbonates of potash and soda.

ANTEUS (an-tē'us), the giant son of Poseidon (Neptune), and Ge (the earth), who was invincible so long as he was in contact with the earth. Heracles (Hercules) grasped him in his arms and stifled him suspended in the air.

ANTALKALI, a substance which eutralizes an alkali, and is used medicinally to counteract an alkaline tendency in the system. All true acids have this power.

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