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acetic acid

DEFINITIONS OF: acetic acid

1

n a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals

Synonyms:
ethanoic acid
Types:
acetum
a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug)
trichloracetic acid, trichloroacetic acid
a strong acid made by chlorinating acetic acid
vinegar
dilute acetic acid
Type of:
carboxylic acid
an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups
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