acetification
/əˌsɛtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of turning alcohol into vinegar, usually by the action of bacteria.
- Acetification happens when wine is left open to the air for too long.
- The brewery uses a special method of acetification to make high-quality vinegar.
- During acetification, the alcohol in cider changes into acetic acid.