ethanoic acid


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ethanoic acid

(ˌɛθəˈnəʊɪk; ˌiːθə-)
n
(Elements & Compounds) the modern name for acetic acid
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Noun1.ethanoic acid - a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticalsethanoic acid - a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals
acetic acid
Cataflam, diclofenac potassium - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Cataflam)
diclofenac sodium, Voltaren - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Voltaren) that is administered only orally
etodolac, Lodine - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Lodine)
Indocin, indomethacin - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Indocin)
ketorolac, Torodal - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Torodal) that is given only orally
Acular, ketorolac tromethamine, Toradol - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Acular and Toradol) that is administered only intramuscularly
acetum - a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug)
carboxylic acid - an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups
trichloracetic acid, trichloroacetic acid - a strong acid made by chlorinating acetic acid
vinegar - dilute acetic acid
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Acetic acid is also known as ethanoic acid. It is an organic acid having sour taste and pungent smell.
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