Acetose

Pronunciation: /ˈæsɪˌtoʊs/

Definitions of acetose

adjective having a sour or acidic taste

Example Sentences

A1 The vinegar had an acetose taste.

A2 The salad dressing was too acetose for my liking.

B1 The chef added a splash of acetose balsamic vinegar to the dish.

B2 The pickles were perfectly balanced with a hint of acetose flavor.

C1 The acidity of the wine was just right, not too acetose.

C2 The sommelier described the champagne as having a subtle acetose quality.

Examples of acetose in a Sentence

formal The acetose taste of the salad came from the vinegar dressing.

informal I don't like the acetose flavor of this drink.

slang This acetose sauce is too tangy for my liking.

figurative The atmosphere in the room was acetose, filled with tension and bitterness.

Grammatical Forms of acetose

• past tense: acetosed
• plural: acetoses
• comparative: more acetose
• superlative: most acetose
• present tense: acetoses
• future tense: will acetose
• perfect tense: has acetosed
• continuous tense: is acetosing
• singular: acetose
• positive degree: acetose
• infinitive: to acetose
• gerund: acetosing
• participle: acetosed

Origin and Evolution of acetose

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acetose' originated from the Latin word 'acetosus' meaning sour or vinegary.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something sour or vinegary, 'acetose' has evolved to also refer to foods containing acetic acid or vinegar-like flavors.