Definition of Alka-seltzer

1. Noun. A commercial antacid that contains aspirin; tablets dissolve in water to give an effervescent solution.

Language type: Trademark
Generic synonyms: Alkaliser, Alkalizer, Antacid, Antiacid, Gastric Antacid

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alka-seltzer

Alina
Aline
Alioth
Alisha
Alisma
Alisma plantago-aquatica
Alismales
Alismataceae
Alismatidae
Alison
Alistair
Alistair Cooke
Alitalia
Alix
Aliyah
Alka-seltzer (current term)
Alkaid
Alkaios
Alkeran
Alkincoats
Alkman
Alkoranic
All Blacks
All Fools' Day
All Fools' day
All Hallows'
All Hallows' Day
All Saints' Day
All Saints Day
All Souls' Day

Literary usage of Alka-seltzer

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Personal Finance by Robert S. Rosefsky (2002)
"Bubbling Battery Drop a few grains of Alka-Seltzer, or the like, into a battery and watch it bubble over. The unwary will find themselves paying for a new ..."

2. The Oxford Medicine by Henry Asbury Christian, James Mackenzie (1920)
"Sodium-containing medicines, such as soda bicarbonate, soda mints, tums, alka-seltzer, and various indigestion powders should not be used. ..."

3. Britain by Hunter Publishing, Incorporated (2001)
"Furnished with antiques, the bedrooms are charming, with Angela's thoughtful, personal touches such as Alka Seltzer, shoe cleaner and sewing basket. ..."

4. A Touch of Dangerby Michael William Paulson by Michael William Paulson (2005)
""I had to get Daddy some Alka-Seltzer from the Club car. You were sleeping so I went to check on him. You know how delicate his stomach is. ..."

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