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Acetic

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Word	Definition
acetatenoun	(organic chemistry) Any ester or salt of acetic acid.
anhydridenoun	(chemistry) Any compound formally derived from another (or from others) by the loss of a water molecule, especially acid anhydrides.
dioxidenoun	(chemistry) Any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule.
vinegary	Sour; like vinegar.
vinegarnoun	(uncountable) A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol used as a condiment or preservative; a dilute solution of acetic acid.
acid	Of or pertaining to an acid; acidic.
substancenoun	Physical matter; material.
acidulous	Slightly sour; subacid; sourish.
acidy	Like an acid, somewhat acidic.
acetous	Having a sour taste; sour; acid.
acidic	Of or relating to acid; having the character of an acid.
bitingnoun	Causing a stinging sensation.
causticnoun	Capable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.
acrid	Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.
astringentnoun	A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.
sournoun	Tasting of acidity.
tartnoun	A type of small open pie, or piece of pastry, now typically containing jelly (US) / jam (UK) or conserve, or sometimes other fillings (chocolate, custard, egg, butter, historically even meat or other savory fillings).
tangy	Having a sharp, pungent flavor.
sharpnoun	Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
pungent	Having a strong odor that stings the nose; said especially of acidic or spicy substances.