Index of English words, starting with "ac"

(1) - Acetone (n.) A volatile liquid consisting of three parts of carbon, six of hydrogen, and one of oxygen; pyroacetic spirit, -- obtained by the distillation of certain acetates, or by the destructive distillation of citric acid, starch, sugar, or gum, with quicklime.

(1) - Acetous (a.) Causing, or connected with, acetification; as, acetous fermentation.
(2) - Acetous (a.) Having a sour taste; sour; acid.