CEFR B2

acridity

noun

Meaning

A sharp, biting, or unpleasant smell or taste.

Examples

The acridity of the chemicals filled the laboratory.
She complained about the acridity of the burnt food.

Synonyms: sharpness, bitterness, pungency, causticity

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acridity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈækrɪdəti/

Definition

A sharp, biting, or unpleasant smell or taste.

Examples

The acridity of the chemicals filled the laboratory.
She complained about the acridity of the burnt food.
The smoke's acridity was almost unbearable.

How to Use acridity

acridity of X (prepositional phrase): The quality of being sharp or biting, referring to a specific substance or sensation. — "We noticed the acridity of the fumes from the factory."

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