aceto-

American  

1. a combining form with the meanings “vinegar,” “acetic acid,” used in the formation of compound words (acetometer ), especially in the names of chemical compounds in which acetic acid or the acetyl group is present (acetophenetidin ).

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aceto- British  

combining form

1. containing an acetyl group or derived from acetic acid

   acetone

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Etymology

Origin of aceto-

< Latin acēt ( um ) vinegar + -o-. acid, acescent

Example Sentences

The result is their aceto balsamico of Monticello — a 21-year aged traditional balsamic.

From Los Angeles Times

On the other hand, the traditional Italian cuisine is all about the regional delicacies and seasonal products found around Italy, like prosciutto, aceto balsamico, bottarga and the like.

From Salon

Salvatore Aceto is on a mission to keep the tradition alive.

From National Geographic

“I do everything different,” Aceto responded.

From Washington Post

On May 31, Aceto checked in with his client: “Really sorry for way everything went down this last week.”

From Washington Post