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noun
The systematic alternative name for acetic acid.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
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noun
a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: acetic acid
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: carboxylic acid
Narrower terms: acetum, trichloroacetic acid, trichloracetic acid, vinegar
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