noun
1. a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug)
• Derivationally related forms: ↑acetify
• Hypernyms: ↑acetic acid, ↑ethanoic acid
2. sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
• Syn: ↑vinegar
• Derivationally related forms: ↑acetify
• Hypernyms: ↑condiment
• Hyponyms: ↑chili vinegar, ↑cider vinegar, ↑wine vinegar
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a preparation having vinegar or dilute acetic acid as the solvent.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.