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a·ce·ti·fy
(ə-sē′tə-fī′, ə-sĕt′ə-)tr. & intr.v. a·ce·ti·fied, a·ce·ti·fy·ing, a·ce·ti·fies
To convert or become converted to acetic acid or vinegar.
a·ce′ti·fi·ca′tion (-fĭ-kā′shən) n.
a·ce′ti·fi·er n.
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acetify
(əˈsɛtɪˌfaɪ)vb, -fies, -fying or -fied
(Elements & Compounds) to become or cause to become acetic acid or vinegar
aˌcetifiˈcation n
aˈcetiˌfier n
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a•ce•ti•fy
(əˈsi təˌfaɪ, əˈsɛt ə-)v.t., v.i. -fied, -fy•ing.
to turn into vinegar; make or become acetous.
[1860–65]
a•ce`ti•fi•ca′tion, ac•e•ta•tion (ˌæs ɪˈteɪ ʃən) n.
a•ce′ti•fi`er, n.
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acetify
Past participle: acetified
Gerund: acetifying
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| Verb | 1. |  acetify - make sour or more sour change taste - alter the flavor of |
| 2. |  acetify - turn acidic; "the solution acetified"chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election" |
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