Meaning of Alka-seltzer in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈalkəˌsɛltsə/

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  1. Noun

    Alka-seltzer

    Etymology

    1930s; earliest use found in The Oakland Tribune. From alka- + seltzer

    Definitions

    1. a commercial antacid

    Examples

    • « tablets dissolve in water to give an effervescent solution »

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