cariogenic

adjective
car·​i·​o·​gen·​ic | \ ˌker-ē-ə-ˈje-nik How to pronounce cariogenic (audio) , -ˈjē-\

Definition of cariogenic

: producing or promoting the development of tooth decay cariogenic foods

First Known Use of cariogenic

1930, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cariogenic

caries + -o- + -genic

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cariogenic

adjective
car·​io·​gen·​ic | \ ˌkar-ē-ō-ˈjen-ik How to pronounce cariogenic (audio) \

Medical Definition of cariogenic

: producing or promoting the development of tooth decay cariogenic foods cariogenic bacteria