2. Causing, or connected with, acetification; as, acetous
fermentation.
[1913 Webster]
{Acetous acid}, a name formerly given to vinegar, which is a dilute solution of acetic acid. [1913 Webster +PJC]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
acetous acid — noun /əˈsiːtəs ˈæsɪd/ A name formerly given to vinegar … Wiktionary
acetous acid — noun obsolete : vinegar … Useful english dictionary
Acetous — A*ce tous (#; 277), a. [L. acetum vinegar, fr. acere to be sour.] 1. Having a sour taste; sour; acid. An acetous spirit. Boyle. A liquid of an acetous kind. Bp. Lowth. [1913 Webster] 2. Causing, or connected with, acetification; as, acetous… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Acetous fermentation — Fermentation Fer men*ta tion (f[ e]r m[e^]n*t[=a] sh[u^]n), n. [Cf. F. fermentation.] 1. The process of undergoing an effervescent change, as by the action of yeast; in a wider sense (Physiol. Chem.), the transformation of an organic substance… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
acetous — adjective /ˈæ.sɪ.təs,əˈsiː.təs/ a) Having a sour taste; sour; acid. , An acetous spirit Boyle b) Causing, or connected with, acetification; as, acetous fermentation. , A liquid of an acetous kind … Wiktionary
acid — Synonyms and related words: DET, DMT, Foamite, LSD, Mary Jane, STP, THC, acerb, acerbate, acerbic, acerbity, acetic, acetose, acetous, acetylsalicylic acid, acid, acidic, acidity, acidulant, acidulated, acidulent, acidulous, acidulousness, acrid … Moby Thesaurus
acid — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. sour, bitter, tart, vinegary; acrimonious, cutting, caustic. See sourness, discourtesy. Ant., sweet, bland; basic. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Having the characteristics of an acid] Syn. sharp, tart … English dictionary for students
acetous — Relating to vinegar; sour tasting. * * * ace·tous ə sēt əs, as ət əs adj relating to or producing vinegar <acetous fermentation> * * * ace·tous (asґə təs) pertaining to, producing, or resembling acetic acid … Medical dictionary
acid — adjective 1) a slightly acid flavor Syn: acidic, sour, tart, bitter, sharp, acrid, pungent, acerbic, vinegary, acetic, acetous Ant: sweet 2) acid remarks … Thesaurus of popular words
acetous — /as i teuhs, euh see /, adj. 1. containing or producing acetic acid. 2. sour; producing or resembling vinegar; vinegary. Also, acetose /as i tohs , euh see tohs/. [1770 80; < LL acetosus. See ACETUM, OUS] * * * … Universalium
