ACETOUS


Meaning of ACETOUS in English

/as"i teuhs, euh see"-/ , adj.

1. containing or producing acetic acid.

2. sour; producing or resembling vinegar; vinegary.

Also, acetose /as"i tohs', euh see"tohs/ .

[ 1770-80; acetosus. See ACETUM, -OUS ]

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