English Explanatory Dictionary

acetous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a sour taste; sour; acid.
  2. Causing, or connected with, acetification

Pronunciation

/ˈæ.sɪ.təs/ /əˈsiː.təs/ en-us-acetous-1.ogg en-us-acetous-2.ogg

Word forms

acetous more acetous most acetous

Etymology

From Latin acētum (“vinegar”) + -ous, the former from aceō (“to be sour”).

Derived words

a name formerly given to vinegar
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