acetify

American

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

verb (used with or without object)

acetified, acetifying

to turn into vinegar; make or become acetous.

acetify British

/ əˈsɛtɪˌfaɪ /

verb

to become or cause to become acetic acid or vinegar

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Etymology

Origin of acetify

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

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acetifying

It may be made either directly from grapes or from wine, the acetifying process being the same for both.

From Manual of American Grape-Growing by Hedrick, U. P.

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