acetify
acetify · acetifies · acetified · acetifying
To convert into acid or vinegarTo convert into acid or vinegar.
/əˈsiːtɪfaɪ/
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To convert into acid or vinegar.
(intransitive)To turn acid.
turn acidic
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From Latin acetum (“vinegar”) + -fy or back-formation from acetification.From Latin acetum (“vinegar”) + -fy or back-formation from acetification.
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Forms
acetifies, acetifying, acetified, acetifiedSynonyms
3 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle