acetose

Thân thiện

The chef detected an acetose aroma from the open bottle.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a taste or smell resembling that of vinegar; sour or acidic in flavor or aroma.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The wine had turned and become unpleasantly acetose.
  • An acetose odor emanated from the forgotten jar of pickles.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific/Technical Context: The term is often used in chemistry, oenology (wine science), and food science to describe a specific type of sourness characteristic of acetic acid.
  • The microbiologist noted the acetose quality of the fermented solution, indicating bacterial activity.

Variants and Related Words

• Acetous (adj): A more common variant with the same meaning.
  • The acetous tang of the salad dressing was perfect.
• Acetic (adj): Pertaining to or derived from vinegar or acetic acid.
  • Acetic acid is the main component of vinegar.

Synonyms

• Vinegary
• Sour
• Acidic
• Tart (though this can imply a more pleasant sharpness)

Antonyms

• Sweet
• Mild
• Bland

Notes on Usage

• Formality: "Acetose" is a somewhat formal or technical term. In everyday conversation, words like "vinegary" or "sour" are more frequently used.
• Connotation: It typically carries a negative connotation, suggesting spoilage or an undesirable sharpness, especially when describing food or drink that is not supposed to have that quality.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. tasting or smelling like vinegar

Từ đồng nghĩa

• acetous
• vinegary
• vinegarish