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Definition of: acetous
(as′ə·təs) adjective
1. Of, pertaining to, or producing vinegar or acetic acid.
2. Tasting like vinegar; sour. See synonyms under BITTER. Also ac·e·tose (as′ə·tōs).
—ac·e·tos·i·ty (as′ə·tos′ə·tē) noun
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