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acid-forming
[ as-id-fawr-ming ]
adjective
- yielding acid in chemical reaction; acidic.
- (of food) containing a large amount of acid ash after complete oxidation.
acid-forming
adjective
- (of an oxide or element) yielding an acid when dissolved in water or having an oxide that forms an acid in water; acidic
- (of foods) producing an acid residue following digestion
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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.
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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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