Definition

To change something into acetic acid or vinegar.

Example

The process of fermentation can acetify the wine, turning it into vinegar.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I found an old recipe that says you can acetify fruit to make a nice dressing.

That sounds interesting! How does that work?

You basically let the fruit ferment so it turns into vinegar.

Cool! I’d love to try making my own acetifyd fruits.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acetify is formed from "aceto-" (from Latin "acetum", meaning vinegar) and "-fy" (meaning to make or cause to become). The word means to make or convert into vinegar.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vinegar' ('aceto-') and remember that 'acetify' means to make something into vinegar.

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