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vinegar
noun
vin·e·gar
ˈvi-ni-gər
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Examples of vinegar in a Sentence
glad to see his old friend was still full of vinegar after so many years
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Then start slowly pouring a cup of white vinegar into the disposal.
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 July 2024
The sharp smell of vinegar and salt coming from Thrasher’s French Fries and the sweet, irresistible aroma of caramel wafting out of Fisher’s Popcorn.
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Tim Ebner, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
In the science world, hypochlorous acid is replicated by combining salt, water, and vinegar through electrolysis.
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Myranda Mondry, Allure, 4 July 2024
Clean the surface with white vinegar and a damp cloth to remove all the grit.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
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“Vinegar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vinegar. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
vinegar
noun
vin·e·gar
ˈvin-i-gər
: a sour liquid obtained from cider, wine, or malt and used to flavor or preserve foods
Medical Definition
vinegar
noun
vin·e·gar
ˈvin-i-gər
1
: a sour liquid used as a condiment or a preservative that is obtained by acetic fermentation of dilute alcoholic liquids (as fermented cider, malt beer, or wine) or of dilute distilled alcohol
2
: a pharmaceutical solution of the active principles of drugs in dilute acetic acid usually prepared by maceration
aromatic vinegar
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