1808, from French acétique "pertaining to vinegar," from Latin acetum "vinegar" (properly vinum acetum "wine turned sour;" see vinegar), originally past participle of acere "be sour," related to acer "sharp" (see acrid).
双语例句
1. Suffice it to say that the unusually high boiling point of acetic acid.
只要谈一下醋酸的不寻常的高沸点就行.
来自辞典例句
2. Acetic acid is formed as an intermediate in the anaerobic fermentation of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
醋酸是碳水化合物, 蛋白质和脂肪在厌氧发酵时所形成的中间体.
来自辞典例句
3. The existing bromine in acetic acid could aggravate corrosion on metal hole.
