acetum

[ uh-see-tuhm ]

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

Origin of acetum

1
<Latin: vinegar; cf. aceto-

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British Dictionary definitions for acetum

acetum

/ (əˈsiːtəm) /


noun
  1. another name for vinegar

  2. a solution that has dilute acetic acid as solvent

Origin of acetum

1
Latin

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