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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of acid-forming1

First recorded in 1865–70
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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