matättika

Swedish

Etymology

Compound of mat (“food”) +‎ ättika (“acetic”). According to SAOB attested since 1808.

Noun

matättika c

1. A solution containing water and 3% acetic acid, commonly used in dressing and sauces. (Is there an English equivalent to this definition?)

See also

• isättika (“90–100% acetic acid”)
• ättika (“24% acetic acid”)
• ättiksprit (“12% acetic acid”)
• inläggningsättika (“6% acetic acid”)
• matättika (“3% acetic acid”)