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[–] Kowowow@lemmy.ca 37 points 2 years ago (1 children)

When it comes down to it "vinegar" is kind of getting too close to the n word

[–] ImplyingImplications@lemmy.ca 42 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Anyone not saying "acetic acid" is committing a microagression

[–] GreenPlasticSushiGrass@kbin.social 28 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I hate to go all "ackchyually" on you, but vinegar is a 5-8% solution of acetic acid. Anyone not saying "a 5-8% solution of acetic acid" is committing a microagression. Pure acetic acid is referred to as "glacial" acetic acid, which is clearly cultural appropriation by northern Europeans.

[–] fogstormberry@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 years ago

I actually say acetic acid as often as I can because I am a dork