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

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.

From New York Times

The act of making acetous or sour; the process of converting, or of becoming converted, into vinegar.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

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