acetose

• Adjectif désuet signifiant qui a un goût ou une odeur acide ou vinaigrée.

An obsolete adjective meaning sour or vinegary in taste or smell.

1. Sour or vinegaryC2formal

   Having a taste or smell reminiscent of vinegar; sharp and acidic.

   Aigre, vinaigré

   • The salad dressing had an acetose tang that complemented the greens.
   • Some wines develop an acetose quality if exposed to air for too long.
   • The pickles were pleasantly acetose, not overpowering.

   Synonymesaceticacetousacidaciduloussourtartvinegary

   Antonymesblandmildsweet