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ACETIC

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Dictionary entry overview: What does acetic mean?

• ACETIC (adjective)
The adjective ACETIC has 1 sense:

1. relating to or containing acetic acid

Familiarity information: ACETIC used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• ACETIC (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Relating to or containing acetic acid

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

acetic acid (a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals)

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