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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [as-i-tuh s, uh-see-]
- /ˈæs ɪ təs, əˈsi-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [as-i-tuh s, uh-see-]
- /ˈæs ɪ təs, əˈsi-/
Definitions of acetous word
- adjective acetous containing, producing, or resembling acetic acid or vinegar 3
- adjective acetous tasting like vinegar 3
- adjective acetous of, producing, or like vinegar; sour 3
- adjective acetous containing or producing acetic acid. 1
- adjective acetous sour; producing or resembling vinegar; vinegary. 1
- noun acetous Producing or resembling vinegar. 1
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Origin of acetous
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
From the Late Latin word acetōsus, dating back to 1770-80. See acetum, -ous
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Parts of speech for Acetous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
acetous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
acetous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for acetous
adj acetous
adjective acetous
- sour — having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.
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