Pronunciation: /əˈsitəs ˈæsɪd/
noun a type of acid
A1 Acetous acid is a type of vinegar.
A2 I added some acetous acid to the salad dressing for extra flavor.
B1 The recipe called for a small amount of acetous acid to balance the sweetness of the dish.
B2 Acetous acid is commonly used in pickling vegetables.
C1 Chemists study the properties of acetous acid in laboratory experiments.
C2 The concentration of acetous acid in the solution was carefully measured for accuracy.
adjective describing the type of acid as sour or vinegary
A1 I don't like the taste of acetous acid vinegar.
A2 Some fruits contain acetous acid, giving them a tangy flavor.
B1 The chef added a splash of acetous acid to the salad dressing for a zesty kick.
B2 The fermentation process in making kombucha produces acetous acid, which gives it a sour taste.
C1 Acetous acid is commonly used in pickling and preserving foods.
C2 The lab experiment required the students to identify acetous acid based on its chemical properties.
formal Acetous acid, also known as acetic acid, is commonly used in the food industry as a preservative.
informal I accidentally spilled some acetous acid on my shirt while cooking dinner.
slang Some people call acetous acid 'vinegar' because of its sour taste.
figurative Her words were like acetous acid, causing a sour reaction among the group.
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