Acetum
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
Framework senses
- §1
- sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
- §2
- a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug)