acetum (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *acetum*:
NOUN	substance	acetum	a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug)
food	acetum, vinegar	sour-tasting liquid / liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

English > *acetum*: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
Meaning	A dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug).
Broader	acetic acid, ethanoic acid	A colorless pungent liquid / liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals
Verbs	acetify	turn acidic
Verbs	acetify	make sour or more sour

English > *acetum*: 2 senses > noun 2, food
Meaning	sour-tasting liquid / liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative.
Synonym	vinegar
Narrower	chili vinegar	Fiery vinegar flavored with chili peppers
	cider vinegar	vinegar made from cider
	wine vinegar	vinegar made from wine
Broader	condiment	A preparation (a sauce or relish or spice / spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment
Spanish	vinagre
Catalan	vinagre
Verbs	acetify	make sour or more sour

HyperDic: acetum