isättika

Borrowed from German eisessig. Compound of is (“ice”) +‎ ättika (“acetic”), named such as it form ice-like crystals at room temperature. According to SAOB attested since 1868.

isättika c

1. A solution containing water and 90–100% acetic acid; similar to glacial acetic acid.

   Synonym: issyra

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

• isättika in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)