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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (2)

1. a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug);

2. sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative;
[syn: vinegar, acetum]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

acetum n 1: a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug) 2: sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative [syn: vinegar, acetum]