acetum

a·ce·tum

 (ə-sē′təm)

n.

1. Vinegar.

2. An acetic acid solution of a drug.

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[Latin acētum; see ak- in Indo-European roots.]

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acetum

(əˈsiːtəm)

n

1. (Pathology) another name for vinegar

2. (Elements & Compounds) a solution that has dilute acetic acid as solvent

[Latin]

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a•ce•tum

(əˈsi təm)

n.

a preparation having vinegar or dilute acetic acid as the solvent.

[< Latin: vinegar]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	acetum - a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug) acetic acid, ethanoic acid - a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals
	2.	acetum - sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative vinegar condiment - a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment; "mustard and ketchup are condiments" chili vinegar - fiery vinegar flavored with chili peppers cider vinegar - vinegar made from cider wine vinegar - vinegar made from wine

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