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acetic

UK
/əˈsiːtɪk/
US
/əˈsiːtɪk/

Translations

aceticadjective
more acetic
Comp.
most acetic
Super.
UK
/əˈsiːtɪk/
US
/əˈsiːtɪk/
The acetic smell of the vinegar was strong enough to fill the entire kitchen.
L'odeur acétique du vinaigre était assez forte pour remplir toute la cuisine.
Additional translations
vinaigréSe dit surtout d’une odeur ou d’une saveur rappelant le vinaigre.
Synonyms
vinegary
acidic
tart
sour
aceticnoun
UK
/əˈsiː.tɪk/
US
/əˈsiː.tɪk/
rare, chiefly laboratory jargon referring to acetic acid
acide acétiqueChimie.
Add 5 mL of acetic to the solution and stir thoroughly.
Ajoutez 5 mL d’acide acétique à la solution et remuez soigneusement.

Definitions

aceticadjective
Relating to or containing acetic acid or vinegar.
The acetic smell of the vinegar was strong enough to fill the entire kitchen.
Sour or acidic in taste or smell; having the sharp characteristic of vinegar.
The sauce had an acetic tang that complemented the sweetness of the fruit.
aceticnoun
Rare. Acetic acid, especially in concentrated or glacial form, used as a laboratory reagent.
Add 5 mL of acetic to the solution and stir thoroughly.
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