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ACETUM
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
Synonyms:
acetum; vinegar
Classified under:
Nouns denoting foods and drinks
Hypernyms ("acetum" is a kind of...):
condiment (a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "acetum"):
chili vinegar (fiery vinegar flavored with chili peppers)
cider vinegar (vinegar made from cider)
wine vinegar (vinegar made from wine)
Derivation:
acetify (make sour or more sour)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug)
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("acetum" is a kind of...):
acetic acid; ethanoic acid (a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals)
Derivation:
acetify (turn acidic)
acetify (make sour or more sour)
