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.
Origin of acid-forming
1First recorded in 1865–70
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British Dictionary definitions for acid-forming
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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