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acetic

 

[ ษ™หˆsiหtษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

chemical compound

Acetic refers to a type of acid, specifically acetic acid, which has the chemical formula CH3COOH. It is a colorless liquid organic compound with a pungent smell. Acetic acid is known for its sour taste and is commonly found in vinegar, which contains approximately 4-8% acetic acid. It plays a significant role in various chemical processes and is used in food preservation and flavoring. Acetic acid is an important compound in the production of many chemicals and is also utilized in the textile and plastic industries.

Synonyms

ethanoic, vinegar acid

Examples of usage

  • Vinegar is primarily composed of acetic acid.
  • The acetic nature of the solution makes it useful in cooking.
  • Chemists often use acetic acid in laboratory experiments.
  • Acetic acid can act as a solvent in various chemical reactions.

Translations

Translations of the word "acetic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acรฉtico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเคฟเคŸเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Essigsรคure

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ asetat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั†ั‚ะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ octowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ข้…ธใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acรฉtique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acรฉtico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท asetik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดˆ์‚ฐ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ octovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ octovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้†‹้…ธ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ocetni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ edik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–ั€ะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒŸแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sirkษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acรฉtico

Etymology

The word 'acetic' comes from the Latin 'aceticus', which is derived from 'acetum', meaning vinegar. The term has origins tracing back to the Greek word 'oxos', which translates to 'sour' or 'acid'. Acetic acid was first isolated in the early 16th century, and it was recognized as a key component of vinegar, which had been used for culinary and preservation purposes for centuries. Its chemical structure was later identified in the 19th century, leading to further research and understanding of its properties and applications. Over time, acetic acid became a vital substance in various industries, including food, textiles, and chemical manufacturing.

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