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acid-forming

acid-forming

6.7
That makes acid when it mixes with water
  • adjective
  • /ˈæsɪdˌfɔrmɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : acidificante
  • Many fruits, like oranges and lemons, are classified as acid-forming because they yield acids when dissolved in water.

Examples

  • Sugar and grains are very acid-forming.

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  • Soda is an extreme acid-forming substance which will lower your pH level dramatically.

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  • Dietary experts often advise limiting acid-forming foods to maintain a healthy pH balance in the body.

  • When prepared, certain grains can be surprisingly acid-forming and affect your digestive health.

Synonyms

acidic
vsacid-forming
23 3.9

Having a low pH like lemon juice or vinegar

produces an acid when dissolved in water

Antonyms

base-forming
  • Specialized
8.1

Causes a base to form when it dissolves in water

Surface Forms

acid-forming positive

Morphology

acid-forming = acid + form (transparent) = acid + form + ing

The meaning 'producing or causing acid' is directly and predictably derived from the components 'acid' + 'form' with the participial suffix '-ing'.

Etymology

The word acid-forming comes from acid, which originally meant 'sour', and forming, which means 'to make'. So acid-forming literally means 'making acid', which is why we use it for substances that produce acid when they dissolve in water.