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Cooking-vinegar

/ˈkʊk.ɪŋ ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #14500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of vinegar specifically brewed, diluted, or flavored for use in food preparation, marinades, and sauces.

    "Add a splash of cooking-vinegar to the pan to deglace it and balance the rich flavors."
  2. 2

    Standard culinary vinegar distinguished from stronger cleaning vinegars.

    "Always ensure you are using food-grade cooking-vinegar in your dressings rather than industrial alternatives."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term is a compound formed from 'cooking', derived from the Old English 'cōcian', and 'vinegar', originating from the Old French 'vin aigre' meaning 'sour wine'. It developed during the modern culinary era to specifically categorize vinegars formulated or utilized primarily for food preparation rather than cleaning or industrial uses.

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