cariogenic

adjective car·i·o·gen·ic \ˌker-ē-ə-ˈje-nik, -ˈjē-\

Definition of CARIOGENIC

: producing or promoting the development of tooth decay <cariogenic foods>

caries + -o- + -genic

First Known Use: 1930

Medical Dictionary

adjective car·io·gen·ic \ˌkar-ē-ō-ˈjen-ik\

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

Next Word in the Dictionary: cariolePrevious Word in the Dictionary: cariocaAll Words Near: cariogenic

What made you want to look up cariogenic? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears