Acetic Acid

Pronunciation: /əˈsiːtɪk ˈæsɪd/

Definitions of acetic acid

noun a colorless, pungent liquid that is the main component of vinegar and is used in the production of various chemicals

Example Sentences

A1 Acetic acid is found in vinegar.

A2 I used acetic acid to clean my coffee maker.

B1 The recipe called for a small amount of acetic acid.

B2 Acetic acid is commonly used in food preservation.

C1 The laboratory technician analyzed the sample for acetic acid content.

C2 Research has shown the potential benefits of acetic acid in treating certain medical conditions.

Examples of acetic acid in a Sentence

formal Acetic acid is commonly used in the production of vinegar.

informal I spilled some acetic acid in the lab today, it smelled really strong.

slang Don't mess with that acetic acid, it can burn your skin!

figurative Her words were like acetic acid, harsh and cutting.

Grammatical Forms of acetic acid

• plural: acetic acids
• comparative: more acetic acid
• superlative: most acetic acid
• present tense: is acetic acid
• future tense: will be acetic acid
• perfect tense: has been acetic acid
• continuous tense: is being acetic acid
• singular: acetic acid
• positive degree: very acetic acid
• infinitive: to be acetic acid
• gerund: being acetic acid
• participle: acetic acid

Origin and Evolution of acetic acid

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acetic' comes from the Latin word 'acetum' meaning vinegar, and 'acid' comes from the Latin word 'acidus' meaning sour.

Evolution of the word: The term 'acetic acid' has been used since the 17th century to refer to the compound that gives vinegar its sour taste. Over time, its chemical composition and properties have been further understood and studied in the field of chemistry.