acid-forming

[as-id-fawr-ming]

adjective

1. yielding acid in chemical reaction; acidic.

2. (of food) containing a large amount of acid ash after complete oxidation.

acid-forming

adjective

1. (of an oxide or element) yielding an acid when dissolved in water or having an oxide that forms an acid in water; acidic

2. (of foods) producing an acid residue following digestion

Word History and Origins

Origin of acid-forming¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

One of the few foods that sounded good was a fruit that was labeled as “acid-forming” on the list she was using for guidance, so she wouldn’t allow herself to eat it.

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“People who are obese have altered urinary pH levels, which can cause a buildup of uric acid-forming kidney stones,” says Dr. Sur.

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So say advocates of the Acid Alkaline Diet, who argue that eating acid-forming foods – like red meat – tips your pH balance out of whack and sets the stage for poor health.

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Over and over again I have seen patients who had lost considerably in weight because they had had all the supposed acid-forming elements removed from their diet.

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In spring, just after the blooms fade, apply mulch and fertilize with a controlled-release, acid-forming fertilizer such as cottonseed meal or commercial azalea/camellia food.

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