Acetum

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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  acetum
       n 1: a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent
            (e.g. for a drug)
       2: sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the
          alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food
          preservative [syn: {vinegar}]