distilled vinegar

Refined acetic liquid

Distilled vinegar is vinegar made by distilling fermented alcohol, producing a clear, colorless liquid with a sharp, clean acidity.

It's the most common household vinegar in the United States, used for pickling, cleaning, and general cooking.

The term sometimes refers to any vinegar that has been redistilled to remove impurities and concentrate the acetic acid.

Also called white vinegar.

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