acetous

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

adjective

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

acetous

/ əˈsiː-; ˈæsɪˌtəʊs; -ˌtəʊz; ˈæsɪtəs /

adjective

1. containing, producing, or resembling acetic acid or vinegar
2. tasting like vinegar

Word History and Origins

Origin of acetous¹

From the Late Latin word acetōsus, dating back to 1770–80. See acetum, -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of acetous¹

C18: from Late Latin acētōsus vinegary, from acētum vinegar

Example Sentences

The acetous acid thus concentrated is called radical vinegar.

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The acetous acid is concentrated by frost, which does not affect the proper acid, but only the water with which it is united.

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

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A few minutes now, and the acetous fermentation will begin, and the whole result be spoiled.

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In the doorway, looking a shade more acetous than usual, stood Lady Margaret.

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