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Vocabulary Entry
acridity
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
The quality of being acrid; a strong and unpleasant smell or taste.
Example Sentences
"The acridity of the smoke filled the air as the fire blazed."
"After eating the spoiled food, she could still taste the acridity lingering in her mouth."
"The acridity of the chemicals in the lab was overwhelming."
A
adjective
Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.
Example Sentences
"The acrid smell of burnt rubber filled the room."
"He noticed the acrid taste of the medicine as soon as he swallowed it."
"The acrid odor of the fish left a lingering scent in the kitchen."