acetum

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acetum - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  acetum
      n 1: a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent
           (e.g. for a drug)
      2: sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the
         alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food
         preservative [syn: vinegar, acetum]