acetic acid
n.
A clear, colorless organic acid, CH3COOH, with a distinctive pungent odor, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of rubber, plastics, acetate fibers, pharmaceuticals, and photographic chemicals. It is the chief acid of vinegar.
 
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acetic acid

n : a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals

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