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Definition of Vinegar
1. Noun. Sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative.
Generic synonyms: Condiment
Specialized synonyms: Chili Vinegar, Cider Vinegar, Wine Vinegar
Derivative terms: Acetify
2. Noun. Dilute acetic acid.
Definition of Vinegar
1. n. A sour liquid used as a condiment, or as a preservative, and obtained by the spontaneous (acetous) fermentation, or by the artificial oxidation, of wine, cider, beer, or the like.
2. v. t. To convert into vinegar; to make like vinegar; to render sour or sharp.
3. n. A sour liquid used as a condiment, or as a preservative, and obtained by the spontaneous (acetous) fermentation, or by the artificial oxidation, of wine, cider, beer, or the like.
4. v. t. To convert into vinegar; to make like vinegar; to render sour or sharp.
Definition of Vinegar
1. a sour liquid used as a condiment or preservative [n -S] : VINEGARY [adj]
Medical Definition of Vinegar
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1. A sour liquid used as a condiment, or as a preservative, and obtained by the spontaneous (acetous) fermentation, or by the artificial oxidation, of wine, cider, beer, or the like.
The characteristic sourness of vinegar is due to acetic acid, of which it contains from three to five per cent. Wine vinegar contains also tartaric acid, citric acid, etc.
2. Hence, anything sour; used also metaphorically. "Here's the challenge: . . . I warrant there's vinegar and pepper in't." (Shak) Aromatic vinegar, strong acetic acid highly flavored with aromatic substances. Mother of vinegar. See 4th Mother. Radical vinegar, acetic acid. Thieves' vinegar. See Thief.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Vinegar
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