acidogenic
|ac-id-o-gen-ic|
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/ˌæsɪdəˈdʒɛnɪk/
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/ˌæsɪdəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/
acid-producing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acidogenic' originates from the combination of 'acid' and the Greek suffix '-genic,' where 'acid' refers to a sour substance and '-genic' means 'producing or generating.'
Historical Evolution
'Acidogenic' was formed in modern English by combining 'acid' with the Greek-derived suffix '-genic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'producing acid,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
producing acid, especially in the context of bacteria that produce acid as a metabolic byproduct.
Acidogenic bacteria play a significant role in dental caries.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 18:21