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

The change is brought about by certain living organisms, namely, the lactic acid-forming bacteria.

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This is a suitable temperature for the development of the lactic acid-forming organisms.

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For salts of this acid-forming oxide and for perchromic acid see Bichromates.

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Beryllium, following lithium, is less strongly base-forming, while boron has some base-forming and some acid-forming properties.

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In carbon all base-forming properties have disappeared, and the acid-forming properties are more marked than in boron.

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