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ACETOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does acetous mean?
• ACETOUS (adjective)
The adjective ACETOUS has 1 sense:
1. tasting or smelling like vinegar
Familiarity information: ACETOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Tasting or smelling like vinegar
Synonyms:
acetose; acetous; vinegarish; vinegary
Similar:
sour (having a sharp biting taste)
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