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Mother. A film or membrane which is developed on the surface of fermented alcoholic liquids, such as vinegar, wine etc., and acts as a means of conveying the oxygen of the air to the alcohol and other combustible principles of the liquid, thus leading to their oxidation. (see glossary “mother of vinegar.
