acetic
[ uh-see-tik, uh-set-ik ]
/ əˈsi tɪk, əˈsɛt ɪk /
adjective
pertaining to, derived from, or producing vinegar or acetic acid.
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British Dictionary definitions for acetic
acetic
/ (əˈsiːtɪk, əˈsɛt-) /
adjective
of, containing, producing, or derived from acetic acid or vinegar
Word Origin for acetic
C19: from Latin acētum vinegar
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Scientific definitions for acetic
acetic
[ ə-sē′tĭk ]
Relating to or containing acetic acid or vinegar.
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