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mother of vinegar

mother of vinegar noun: the mother (stringy, mucilaginous substance) that develops in, and helps develop, vinegar. When transferred between batches, it can be a starter.

mother of vinegar: the mother (stringy, mucilaginous substance) that develops in, and helps develop, vinegar. When...
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Noun

mother of vinegar (uncountable)

  1. The mother (stringy, mucilaginous substance) that develops in, and helps develop, vinegar. When transferred between batches, it can be a starter.

mother of vinegar meaning in Tamil

mother of vinegar in Tamil

காடித்தாய்

Questions about mother of vinegar

What does mother of vinegar mean?
Mother of vinegar means the mother (stringy, mucilaginous substance) that develops in, and helps develop, vinegar. When transferred between batches, it can be a starter.
What is mother of vinegar in Tamil?
Mother of vinegar in Tamil is காடித்தாய். See Mother of vinegar meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is mother of vinegar?
Mother of vinegar is a noun.

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