acid-forming en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin acidusbor. French acidebor. English acid English form Middle English -ynge English -ing English forming English acid-forming From acid + forming.
Meanings
- Yielding an acid when dissolved in water or in chemical reaction; acidic.
- Producing an acid residue in metabolism following digestion or oxidation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most acid-forming | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more acid-forming | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |