acetous

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a·ce·tous

(ə-sē′təs, ăs′ĭ-təs)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or producing acetic acid or vinegar.

2. Having an acetic taste; sour-tasting.

[Middle English, sour, from Medieval Latin acētōsus, vinegary, from Latin acētum, vinegar; see acetum.]

acetous

(ˈæsɪtəs; əˈsiː-) or

acetose

adj

1. (Chemistry) containing, producing, or resembling acetic acid or vinegar

2. tasting like vinegar

[C18: from Late Latin acētōsus vinegary, from acētum vinegar]

ac•e•tous

(ˈæs ɪ təs, əˈsi-)

also ac•e•tose

(-ˌtoʊs, -toʊs)

adj.

1. containing or producing acetic acid.

2. sour; producing or resembling vinegar; vinegary.

[1770–80; < Late Latin acetōsus. See acetum, -ous]

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Adj.

acetous - tasting or smelling like vinegar

acetose, vinegarish, vinegary

sour - having a sharp biting taste

acetous

adjective

Having a taste characteristic of that produced by acids:

acerb, acerbic, acid, acidulous, dry, sour, tangy, tart.

Translations

acetosa acetoso

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