acetator

noun

acetator

noun

/ˈæsɪˌteɪtɚ/

Etymology From a theoretical Latin *acētātor from a acētāre (“to turn into acētum (“vinegar”)”).

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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A device wherein bacteria process a liquid containing alcohol with the help of oxygen into carboxylic acid.

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