Gastric Juice

Synonyms of gastric juice

• stomach acid
• digestive fluid
• pepsin

Collocations of gastric juice

digestive system

Frequency: 70 %

The digestive system relies on gastric juice to break down food.

gastric acid

Frequency: 65 %

The main component of gastric juice is gastric acid.

stomach lining

Frequency: 60 %

The stomach lining is protected from gastric juice by a layer of mucus.

enzyme production

Frequency: 50 %

Gastric juice contains enzymes that help break down proteins.

acidic environment

Frequency: 45 %

Gastric juice creates an acidic environment in the stomach to aid digestion.

Idiomatic Expressions for gastric juice

• Phrase: have a stomach full of gastric juice
  Meaning: to feel hungry or ready to eat
  Usage: After skipping breakfast, I had a stomach full of gastric juice by lunchtime.