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- [uh-see-tik, uh-set-ik]
- /əˈsi tɪk, əˈsɛt ɪk/
- /əˈsiːtɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-see-tik, uh-set-ik]
- /əˈsi tɪk, əˈsɛt ɪk/
Definitions of acetic word
- adjective acetic of, containing, producing, or derived from acetic acid or vinegar 3
- adjective acetic of, like, containing, or producing acetic acid or vinegar 3
- adjective acetic pertaining to, derived from, or producing vinegar or acetic acid. 1
- noun acetic Of or like vinegar or acetic acid. 1
- adjective acetic of vinegar 1
- adjective acetic chemistry: of acetic acid 1
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Origin of acetic
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; acet- + -ic
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Parts of speech for Acetic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
acetic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
acetic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for acetic
adj acetic
- acid — An acid is a chemical substance, usually a liquid, which contains hydrogen and can react with other substances to form salts. Some acids burn or dissolve other substances that they come into contact with.
- biting — Biting wind or cold is extremely cold.
- sour — having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.
adjective acetic
- tart — sharp to the taste; sour or acid: Tart apples are best for pie. Synonyms: astringent, acrid, piquant. Antonyms: sweet, sugary, bland, mellow.
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