What does acetous mean?
Definitions for acetous
ˈæs ɪ təs, əˈsi-; -ˌtoʊs, -toʊsace·tous
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Princeton's WordNet
acetose, acetous, vinegary, vinegarishadjective
tasting or smelling like vinegar
Wiktionary
acetousadjective
Having a sour taste; sour; acid.
acetousadjective
Causing, or connected with, acetification; as, acetous fermentation.
Etymology: acetum, from acere.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Acetousadjective
Having the quality of vinegar, sour.
Etymology: from acetum, vinegar, Lat.
Raisins, which consist chiefly of the juice of grapes, inspissated in the skins or husks by the avolation of the superfluous moisture through their pores, being distilled in a retort, did not afford any vinous, but rather an acetous spirit. Robert Boyle, of Spirits.
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acetous
Acetous refers to something that has the characteristics of vinegar or acetic acid, often having a sour taste or sharp odor. It is derived from the Latin word 'acetum' meaning vinegar. It may also refer to a substance containing or pertaining to acetic acid.
Webster Dictionary
Acetousadjective
having a sour taste; sour; acid
Acetousadjective
causing, or connected with, acetification; as, acetous fermentation
Etymology: [L. acetum vinegar, fr. acere to be sour.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of acetous in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of acetous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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