acetifies
|a-ce-ti-fies|
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/əˈsiːtəˌfaɪz/
(acetify)
turn into vinegar
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetify' originates from French, specifically the word 'acétifier,' where 'acét-' meant 'vinegar' and '-ifier' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'acétifier' transformed into the English word 'acetify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make vinegar,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to convert or be converted into acetic acid or vinegar.
The wine acetifies when exposed to air for too long.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 15:06