ACETUM

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does acetum mean? 

• ACETUM (noun)
  The noun ACETUM has 2 senses:

1. a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug)

2. sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

  Familiarity information: ACETUM used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ACETUM (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("acetum" is a kind of...):

acetic acid; ethanoic acid (a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals)

Derivation:

acetify (turn acidic)

acetify (make sour or more sour)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Synonyms:

acetum; vinegar

Hypernyms ("acetum" is a kind of...):

condiment (a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "acetum"):

chili vinegar (fiery vinegar flavored with chili peppers)

cider vinegar (vinegar made from cider)

wine vinegar (vinegar made from wine)

Derivation:

acetify (make sour or more sour)