Definition of ACETUM

acetum

Meanings

Plural: aceta, acetums

Noun

  • a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug)
  • sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
  • Vinegar, sometimes medicated.

Origin / Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin acētum.

Synonyms

vinegar

Scrabble Score: 10

acetum is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
acetum is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
acetum is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

acetum is a valid Words With Friends word