acetous

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Thus the acetous acid, combined with vegetable alkali, forms a substance that is called the foliated earth of tartar; and it may be expelled from it by the vitriolic acid.

From Heads of Lectures on a Course of Experimental Philosophy: Particularly Including Chemistry by Priestley, Joseph

The acetous acid thus concentrated is called radical vinegar.

From Heads of Lectures on a Course of Experimental Philosophy: Particularly Including Chemistry by Priestley, Joseph

“Agatha might have more sense,” returned her acetous companion.

From A Forgotten Hero Not for Him by Holt, Emily Sarah

The quality of being acescent; the process of acetous fermentation; a moderate degree of sourness.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

Causing, or connected with, acetification; as, acetous fermentation.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah