Meaning of Alka-seltzer in English

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 »