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Definition of Acetous
1. Adjective. Tasting or smelling like vinegar.
Exact synonyms: Acetose, Vinegarish, Vinegary
Similar to: Sour
Derivative terms: Vinegarishness, Vinegariness
Similar to: Sour
Derivative terms: Vinegarishness, Vinegariness
Definition of Acetous
1. a. Having a sour taste; sour; acid.
Definition of Acetous
1. Adjective. Having a sour taste; sour; acid. ¹
2. Adjective. Causing, or connected with, acetification; as, '''acetous''' fermentation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Acetous
1. tasting like vinegar [adj]
Medical Definition of Acetous
1. 1. Having a sour taste; sour; acid. "An acetous spirit." . "A liquid of an acetous kind." 2. Causing, or connected with, acetification; as, acetous fermentation. Acetous acid, a name formerly given to vinegar. Origin: L. Acetum = vinegar, fr. Acere to be sour. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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