acetic

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Acetic acid alone was linked to a 12% increase in overall cancer risk.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

Acetic acid reacts with potassium carbonate according to the following equation:

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

Acetic Acid.—For use in our treatment we recommend Coutts' Acetic Acid.

From Papers on Health by Kirk, Edward Bruce

Acetic acid is added to the pyrogallic acid to prevent its too rapid decomposition, and to facilitate the more easy flowing of the fluid over the plate.

From Notes and Queries, Number 204, September 24, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Bell, George

Acetic acid dissolves the lead grids, the plate lugs, and the plate connecting straps rapidly.

From The Automobile Storage Battery Its Care And Repair by Witte, Otto A.