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acridness

/ˈæk.rɪdnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does acridness mean?

noun

The quality of being harsh and unpleasantly sharp in smell or taste; a strong, pungent smell or taste.

Example

"The acridness of the smoke from the fire made it hard to breathe."

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