kariogen
cariogenic (causing tooth decay)
English translations
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cariogenic
Word details
- German meaning
- Karies verursachend.
- English meaning
- cariogenic
- Synonym
- kariesfördernd
- German example
- Zuckerhaltige Getränke sind sehr kariogen.
- English example
- Sugary drinks are very cariogenic.
- Comparative
- kariogenerSuperlative: am kariogensten
Example sentences with “kariogen”
Zucker ist stark kariogen. (Sugar is highly cariogenic.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'kariogen' mean in dentistry?
It describes food or substances that promote the development of dental caries (cavities).