English word antacid comes from English anti-, English lactic (Of, relating to, or derived from milk.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| anti- | English (eng) | (immunology) That reacts with immunoglobins found in the specified animal.. Against, hostile to.. Contrasting with the norm.. Counteracting, neutralizing.. Opposite of, reverse.. Physically opposite: applied to mountain ranges.. Related to antiparticles. |
| lactic | English (eng) | Of, relating to, or derived from milk. |
| antacid | English (eng) | An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach. Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially in the stomach. |