acetum

Definition of Acetum in English :

1. acetum

a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug)

2. acetum, vinegar

sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Acetum

noun

1. another name for vinegar

2.

a solution that has dilute acetic acid as solvent

noun

Pharmacy

vinegar or a solution of a drug in dilute acetic acid

n.

1. Vinegar.

2. An acetic acid solution of a drug.