Associations to the word «Acetic»

Wiktionary

ACETIC, adjective. (organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or producing vinegar
ACETIC, adjective. (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to acetic acid or its derivatives
ACETIC ACID, noun. (organic compound) A clear colourless organic acid, CH3COOH, formed by the oxidation of ethanol; it is used as a solvent and has very many industrial applications; it is the major acidic component of vinegar.
ACETIC ALCOHOL, noun. A mixture of 100 parts ethanol and 3 parts of glacial acetic acid used as a histological fixative
ACETIC ALDEHYDE, noun. (organic compound) The old name for acetaldehyde.
ACETIC ANHYDRIDE, noun. (organic compound) The acid anhydride of acetic acid, (CH3CO)2O.

Dictionary definition

ACETIC, adjective. Relating to or containing acetic acid.

Wise words

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