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acetic Definition

a·cetic (ə sēt′ik, -set′-)

adjective

of, like, containing, or producing acetic acid or vinegar

Etymology: Fr acétique < L acetum: see aceto- & -ic

acetic Synonyms

acetic

modif.

tart, acid, biting; see sour 1.

acetic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • anhydride: Thus, in 1850 he predicted the existence of acetic anhydride, which was prepared in 1851.
  • acid: Mix 6 cm 3 absolute alcohol with 2 cm 3 glacial acetic acid in a fume cupboard.
  • vapor: Combs to be stored should be subjected to an atmosphere of acetic acid vapor.
  • orcein: If the chromosomes of such cells are selectively stained with a dye such as acetic orcein, stages in mitosis can be observed.
  • solution: The reaction was stopped in 0.5 % acetic acid solution.