acetifying
|a-ce-ti-fy-ing|
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/əˈsiːtəˌfaɪɪŋ/
(acetify)
turn into vinegar
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acetum,' where 'acet-' meant 'vinegar'.
Historical Evolution
'acetum' transformed into the French word 'acétifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acetify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to turn into vinegar,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'acetify', which means to convert or be converted into acetic acid or vinegar.
The wine is acetifying in the open air.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 15:21