acético
acetic
adjective ah-SEH-tee-koh Rare
Origin: From Latin acetum (vinegar).
Usage Note
Acético is a technical/chemical adjective meaning 'of or relating to acetic acid'. Its primary use is in the phrase ácido acético (acetic acid), the compound that gives vinegar its sharp taste. It is rarely used outside scientific or food-chemistry contexts.
Examples
"El vinagre contiene ácido acético en alta concentración."
Natural Translation
Vinegar contains acetic acid in high concentration.
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