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Word: acetic

Definition: vinegary


Sentences Containing 'acetic'

Among these are wood alcohol, wood tar, and acetic acid.
If a clean glass rod is dipped into very dilute acid, such as acetic, sulphuric, or nitric acid, and then lightly touched to the tongue, it will taste sour.

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