vinegar
Fermented acidic liquid
Vinegar is a sour liquid made by fermenting alcohol, used in cooking, pickling, and cleaning.
The sharpness comes from acetic acid.
White vinegar is distilled and neutral; other varieties—wine, apple cider, balsamic—carry distinct flavors.
Figuratively, vinegar suggests sourness of disposition: full of piss and vinegar means feisty and combative, usually said of someone young.
Relating to sourness
- acidLow-pH chemical compound
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- acetobacterAcid-producing bacterial genus
mother · oxidation · ethanol · concentration · dilution · titration · acidity · alkaline
Sauce for salads
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
- glazeThin lustrous coating
- dipBrief immersion or condiment
aioli · mustard · shrub · mignonette · chimichurri · escabeche
Aromatic aged vinegar
- riceStaple cereal grain
- whiteAbsence of pigment
- sherryFortified wine from Spain
- maltSprouted grain for brewing
champagne · distilled · infused · aged · reduction · deglazing · splash · drizzle
Sharp, biting flavor
- tartnessAcidic sharpness in taste
- sournessAcidic taste quality
- acidityLow pH condition
- sharpnessKeenness of edge, mind, or image
pucker · bite · pungency · zest · zing · flavor · palate · mouthfeel
Water saturated with sodium
- cucumberCrisp edible gourd
- gherkinSmall pickling cucumber
- dillFeathery culinary herb
- canningAirtight food preservation
preserving · jar · kimchi · achar · cornichon · relish · bread-and-butter
Agent destroying surface pathogens
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- descalerDissolves mineral deposits
- limescaleMineral buildup from water
- all-purposeSuitable for everything
eco-friendly · non-toxic · streak-free · deodorizer · natural · household · spray · diluted
acetic
Relating to sourness
- acidLow-pH chemical compound
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
acetobacter · mother · oxidation · ethanol · concentration · dilution · titration · acidity · alkaline · neutralization
dressing
Sauce for salads
dip · aioli · mustard · shrub · mignonette · chimichurri · escabeche
balsamic
Aromatic aged vinegar
malt · champagne · distilled · infused · aged · reduction · deglazing · splash · drizzle · cane
tang
Sharp, biting flavor
sharpness · pucker · bite · pungency · zest · zing · flavor · palate · mouthfeel · aftertaste
brine
Water saturated with sodium
canning · preserving · jar · kimchi · achar · cornichon · relish · bread-and-butter
disinfectant
Agent destroying surface pathogens
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- descalerDissolves mineral deposits
- limescaleMineral buildup from water
all-purpose · eco-friendly · non-toxic · streak-free · deodorizer · natural · household · spray · diluted · surface
tonic
Invigorating medicinal drink
- liquidswater, milk, oil, blood, juice
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- Fermented Foodskimchi, sauerkraut, miso, yogurt, soy sauce
- general storecounter, cash register, ledger, cracker barrel, checkerboard
- household staplesflour, sugar, salt, pepper, pasta
- Italian marketsvendors, stalls, produce, fruit stands, produce stands
- white vinegarDilute acetic acid solution
- salt and vinegarAcidic-saline flavor pairing
- oil and vinegarSimple salad dressing duo
- apple cider vinegarSour liquid from fermented fruit
- rice vinegarFermented grain condiment
- balsamic vinegarAged Italian grape condiment