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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

causal agent, cause, causal agency go
any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results

agent go
a substance that exerts some force or effect

antacid, gastric antacid, alkalizer, alkaliser, antiacid
an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)

noun.substance

11 Subcategories

cimetidine, Tagamet go
a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid
ranitidine, Zantac go
a histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux
Alka-seltzer go
a commercial antacid that contains aspirin
Brioschi go
an antacid
Bromo-seltzer go
an antacid
Maalox go
an antacid
Mylanta go
an antacid
omeprazole, Prilosec go
antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
Pepto-bismal go
an antacid
Rolaids go
an antacid
Tums go
an antacid