acetous

American  

[as-i-tuhs, uh-see-] / ˈæs ɪ təs, əˈsi- /

Also acetose

adjective

1. containing or producing acetic acid.

2. sour; producing or resembling vinegar; vinegary.

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acetous British  

/ əˈsiː-, ˈæsɪˌtəʊs, -ˌtəʊz, ˈæsɪtəs /

adjective

1. containing, producing, or resembling acetic acid or vinegar

2. tasting like vinegar

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Etymology

Origin of acetous

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

Example Sentences

Most Tuscan spots, even the touristy ones with red-and-white-checkered tablecloths and wicker Chianti bottles, can hit the spot with a sloppy bowl of pasta and acetous table wine.

From New York Times

The quality of being acescent; the process of acetous fermentation; a moderate degree of sourness.

From Project Gutenberg

It is medicinally superior to gum acacia, as it does not undergo acetous fermentation.

From Project Gutenberg

Brandy has been made from ripe gooseberries by distillation; by exposing the juice with sugar to the acetous fermentation a good vinegar may be obtained.

From Project Gutenberg

The principal of the vegetable acids are the acetous and the tartareous.

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