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.

Origin of acid-forming

1
First recorded in 1865–70

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British Dictionary definitions for acid-forming

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

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