English
Etymology
L. acetum vinegar, from acere to be sour.
Pronunciation
a*ce-tous
IPA|/'æ.sɪ.t�s/, /�'si�.t�s/
audio|en-us-acetous-1.ogg|Audio (US), variation 1
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Adjective
en-adj
- Having a sour taste; sour; acid.
#:Quotations
#:*An acetous spirit - Boyle
#:*A liquid of an acetous kind - Bp. Lowth
- Causing, or connected with, acetification; as, acetous fermentation.
Derived terms
Acetous acid: a name formerly given to vinegar
te:acetous
vi:acetous
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