acetify

American  

[uh-see-tuh-fahy, uh-set-uh-] / əˈsi təˌfaɪ, əˈsɛt ə- /

verb (used with or without object)

acetified, acetifying

1. to turn into vinegar; make or become acetous.

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acetify British  

/ əˈsɛtɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to become or cause to become acetic acid or vinegar

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Other Word Forms

• acetation noun
• acetification noun
• acetifier noun

Etymology

Origin of acetify

First recorded in 1860–65; acet- + -ify

Example Sentences

Alcoholic fermentation takes place, the alcohol is distilled so that a weak solution remains, which is acetified in the ordinary way.

From Project Gutenberg

Associated words: acetic, acetification, acetify, mother, guile, wort, gyle, insolation, cruet. vinegary, a. acetous, sour, unamiable. violate, v. break, disobey, transgress, contravene, profane, desecrate. violation, n. transgression, infringement, breach, infraction, contravention, profanation, desecration.

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