acetous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite tasting or smelling like vinegar
    acetose; vinegary; vinegarish.

WordNet

A*ce"tous adjective
Etymology
L. acetum vinegar, fr. acere to be sour.
Definitions
  1. Having a sour taste; sour; acid. "An acetous spirit." Boyle. "A liquid of an acetous kind." Bp. Lowth.
  2. Causing, or connected with, acetification; as, acetous fermentation.

Webster 1913