acetic

adjective/əˈsiːtɪk/

Frequency rank: #17,817 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Of, relating to, or containing acetic acid or vinegar.

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Example sentence

The sharp smell in the kitchen came from acetic acid, the main component of vinegar.

Synonyms & related words

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