Definition of Acetum

1. Noun. A dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug).

Generic synonyms: Acetic Acid, Ethanoic Acid
Derivative terms: Acetify, Acetify

2. Noun. Sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative.
Exact synonyms: Vinegar
Generic synonyms: Condiment
Specialized synonyms: Chili Vinegar, Cider Vinegar, Wine Vinegar
Derivative terms: Acetify

Definition of Acetum

1. vinegar [n -TA] - See also: vinegar

Medical Definition of Acetum

1. Synonym: vinegar. Origin: L. Vinum acetum, soured wine, vinegar (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acetum

acetophenazine maleate
acetophenetidin
acetophenetidin
acetose
acetosoluble albumin
acetosulfone sodium
acetous
acetous
acetoxyacetylaminofluorene
acetoxyl
acetoxyls
acetphenetidin
acetrizoate sodium
acetrizoic acid
acetum (current term)
acetum (current term)
aceturate
acetyl
acetyl
acetyl-activating enzyme
acetyl-CoA
acetyl-CoA-1-alkyl-2-lyso-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine acetyltransferase
acetyl-CoA:alpha-glucosaminide acetyltransferase
acetyl-CoA - lysine N6-acetyltransferase
acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase
acetyl-CoA acylase
acetyl-CoA acyltransferase
acetyl-CoA c-acetyltransferase
acetyl-CoA c-acyltransferase
acetyl-CoA carboxylase

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