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acetous

[ as-i-tuhs, uh-see- ]

adjective

  1. containing or producing acetic acid.
  2. sour; producing or resembling vinegar; vinegary.


acetous

/ əˈsiË-; ˈæsɪˌtəʊs; -ËŒtəʊz; ˈæsɪtÉ™s /

adjective

  1. containing, producing, or resembling acetic acid or vinegar
  2. tasting like vinegar
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of acetous1

From the Late Latin word ²¹³¦±ð³ÙŲõ³Ü²õ, dating back to 1770–80. See acetum, -ous
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of acetous1

C18: from Late Latin ²¹³¦Å§³ÙŲõ³Ü²õ vinegary, from ²¹³¦Å§³Ù³Ü³¾ vinegar
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Most Tuscan spots, even the touristy ones with red-and-white-checkered tablecloths and wicker Chianti bottles, can hit the spot with a sloppy bowl of pasta and acetous table wine.

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The quality of being acescent; the process of acetous fermentation; a moderate degree of sourness.

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It is medicinally superior to gum acacia, as it does not undergo acetous fermentation.

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Brandy has been made from ripe gooseberries by distillation; by exposing the juice with sugar to the acetous fermentation a good vinegar may be obtained.

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The principal of the vegetable acids are the acetous and the tartareous.

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