← BackshareGuessacetose/ˈæsɪtoʊs/adjectiveTasting or smelling like vinegar; sour or acidic.The salad dressing had an acetose flavor that reminded me of pickles.Some wines become acetose if they are exposed to too much air.The chef used an acetose marinade to tenderize the meat.SynonymssouracidicvinegaryAntonymssweet