vinegarization
|vin-e-gar-i-za-tion|
C2
/ˌvɪnɪɡəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
conversion into vinegar
Etymology
Etymology Information
'vinegarization' originates from 'vinegar', specifically the word 'vinaigre' in Old French, where 'vin' meant 'wine' and 'aigre' meant 'sour'.
Historical Evolution
'vinaigre' transformed into the English word 'vinegar', and eventually led to the formation of 'vinegarization' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the process of making something sour', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of converting into vinegar'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of converting or being converted into vinegar.
The vinegarization of the wine took several weeks.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/22 10:32