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a·ce·tum

A0051400 (ə-sē′təm)n.1. Vinegar.2. An acetic acid solution of a drug.

[Latin acētum; see ak- in Indo-European roots.]

(əˈsiːtəm) n1. (Pathology) another name for vinegar2. (Elements & Compounds) a solution that has dilute acetic acid as solvent[Latin]

(əˈsi təm)

n. a preparation having vinegar or dilute acetic acid as the solvent. [< Latin: vinegar]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	acetum - a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug)acetic acid, ethanoic acid - a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals
	2.	acetum - sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservativevinegarcondiment - a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment; "mustard and ketchup are condiments"chili vinegar - fiery vinegar flavored with chili pepperscider vinegar - vinegar made from ciderwine vinegar - vinegar made from wine

acetum

(vin'ĕ-găr), Impure dilute acetic acid, made from wine, cider, malt, etc. Synonym(s): acetum [Fr. vinaigre, fr. vin, wine, + aigre, sour]

(ə-sē′təm)n.1. Vinegar.2. An acetic acid solution of a drug.

(ă-sēt′ŭm) plural.aceta [L. vinegar] 1. Vinegar.2. An old term for a drug dissolved in a weak vinegar solution.

(vin'ĕ-găr) Impure dilute acetic acid, made from wine, cider, malt, etc.
Synonym(s): acetum. [Fr. vinaigre, fr. vin, wine, + aigre, sour]

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