Definition

Having a sour taste similar to vinegar.

Example

The acetose flavor of the dressing added a unique tang to the salad.

Conversation

Have you tried that new salad dressing?

No, I haven't. What’s it like?

It's quite acetose, so it has a nice tang to it.

Sounds interesting! I love a bit of sour flavor.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acetose is derived from "acetum" (meaning vinegar) and the suffix "-ose" (meaning full of or characterized by). The word acetose refers to a substance that is characterized by the presence of vinegar or acetic acid.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vinegar' ('acetum') to remember that 'acetose' means something that is characterized by vinegar.

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