acetum
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a·ce·tum
(ə-sē′təm)n.
1. Vinegar.
2. An acetic acid solution of a drug.
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acetum
(əˈsiːtəm)n
1. (Pathology) another name for vinegar
2. (Elements & Compounds) a solution that has dilute acetic acid as solvent
[Latin]
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a•ce•tum
(əˈsi təm)n.
a preparation having vinegar or dilute acetic acid as the solvent.
[< Latin: vinegar]
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| 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 preservativecondiment - 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 peppers cider vinegar - vinegar made from cider wine vinegar - vinegar made from wine |
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