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   Ac·e·tous

   /əˈsēdəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. producing or resembling vinegar: "acetous fermentation"

   Word Origin late Middle English (rare before the late 18th century): from late Latin acetosus ‘sour’, from Latin acetum ‘vinegar’.

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   The meaning of ACETOUS is relating to or producing vinegar; also : sour, vinegary. How to use acetous in a sentence.

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   Define acetous. acetous synonyms, acetous pronunciation, acetous translation, English dictionary definition of acetous. adj. 1. Of, relating to, or producing acetic acid or vinegar. 2. Having an acetic taste; sour-tasting. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English...

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   Acetous definition: containing or producing acetic acid. . See examples of ACETOUS used in a sentence.

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   Aug 5, 2024 · Definitions of acetous. adjective. tasting or smelling like vinegar. synonyms: acetose, vinegarish, vinegary. sour.

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   Acetous definition: Of, relating to, or producing acetic acid or vinegar.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishACETOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   acetous. 2 meanings: 1. containing, producing, or resembling acetic acid or vinegar 2. tasting like vinegar.... Click for more definitions.

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   acetous. adjective. These are words and phrases related to acetous. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. PUNGENT. Synonyms. sharp-smelling. acrid. sour. acid. tart. astringent. vinegary. caustic. bitter. biting. stinging. smarting. penetrating. pungent. sharp-tasting. highly flavored. savory. spicy. flavorful. piquant.

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   acetous ( comparative more acetous, superlative most acetous) Having a sour taste; sour; acid . Causing, or connected with, acetification. acetous fermentation.

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    There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective acetous. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

11. www.wordsense.eu › acetousacetous: meaning, definition - WordSense

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    Adjective. acetous ( comparative more acetous, superlative most acetous) Having a sour taste; sour; acid. • An acetous spirit - Boyle. • A liquid of an acetous kind - Robert Lowth.