acetous

[ as-i-tuh s, uh-see- ]
/ ˈæs ɪ təs, əˈsi- /
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adjective

containing or producing acetic acid.
sour; producing or resembling vinegar; vinegary.

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Also ac·e·tose [as-i-tohs, uh-see-tohs] /ˈæs ɪˌtoʊs, əˈsi toʊs/.

Origin of acetous

From the Late Latin word acetōsus, dating back to 1770–80. See acetum, -ous

Words nearby acetous

acetonitrile, acetonuria, acetophenetidin, acetophenone, acetostearin, acetous, acetum, acetyl, acetyl chloride, acetyl coa, acetyl coenzyme a
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Words related to acetous

acerb, acerbic, acidulous, acrid, bitter, harsh, tangy, tart, vinegarish, vinegary

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British Dictionary definitions for acetous

acetous

acetose (ˈæsɪˌtəʊs, -ˌtəʊz)

/ (ˈæsɪtəs, əˈsiː-) /

adjective

containing, producing, or resembling acetic acid or vinegar
tasting like vinegar

Word Origin for acetous

C18: from Late Latin acētōsus vinegary, from acētum vinegar
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