acetic

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English

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Etymology

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From French acétique, from Latin acētum (vinegar), from acēre (to be sour). By surface analysis, acet- +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /əˈsiːtɪk/, /əˈsɛtɪk/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Hyphenation: a‧ce‧tic
    Rhymes: -iːtɪk

Adjective

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acetic (not comparable)

  1. (organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or producing vinegar.
  2. (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to acetic acid or its derivatives.
    Synonym: ethanoic

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Romanian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French acétique.

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Adjective

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acetic m or n (feminine singular acetică, masculine plural acetici, feminine and neuter plural acetice)

  1. acetic

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