pepto-bismal
Definition
- Noun:
- An antacid medication: "Pepto-Bismol" is a brand name for an over-the-counter medicine used to relieve common stomach and gastrointestinal discomforts, such as heartburn, indigestion, nausea, and diarrhea. It contains the active ingredient bismuth subsalicylate.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- I took some Pepto-Bismol after the spicy meal. (I took an antacid medication after the spicy meal.)
- Keep a bottle of Pepto-Bismol in your travel kit for stomach issues. (Keep a bottle of this antacid in your travel kit for stomach issues.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be a Pepto-Bismol moment": (informal) used to describe a situation that is unsettling or nauseating, often figuratively.
- That political debate was a real Pepto-Bismol moment. (That political debate was a genuinely unsettling situation.)
Variants and Related Words
- Antacid (n): a substance that neutralizes stomach acidity.
- Calcium carbonate is a common antacid.
- Bismuth subsalicylate (n): the active chemical compound in Pepto-Bismol.
Synonyms
- Stomach remedy: a medicine for stomach ailments.
- Upset stomach reliever: a product that alleviates stomach discomfort.
Notes on Usage
- "Pepto-Bismol" is a proper noun and a registered trademark. It is often capitalized in writing.
- It is typically used as a mass noun (e.g., "some Pepto-Bismol") rather than a countable noun (e.g., "a Pepto-Bismol" is less common).
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an antacid
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