Acridity: meaning, definitions and examples
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acridity
[ หรฆkrษหdษชti ]
taste
The acridity of the coffee left a bitter taste in my mouth.
Synonyms
bitterness, pungency, sharpness
Examples of usage
- I couldn't stand the acridity of the lemon juice.
- The acridity of the burnt toast made me cringe.
smell
The acridity of the smoke filled the room, making it hard to breathe.
Synonyms
irritation, pungency, sharpness
Examples of usage
- The acridity of the chemicals in the lab was overwhelming.
- The acridity of the burning rubber stung my nostrils.
Translations
Translations of the word "acridity" in other languages:
๐ต๐น acidez
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเฅเคเคพเคชเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Sรคure
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebasahan
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะธัะปะพัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kwasowoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ธๅณ
๐ซ๐ท aciditรฉ
๐ช๐ธ acidez
๐น๐ท asitlik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ๋ฏธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญู ูุถุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kyselost
๐ธ๐ฐ kyslosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้ ธๅณ
๐ธ๐ฎ kislost
๐ฎ๐ธ sรฝra
๐ฐ๐ฟ าััาัะปะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ turลuluq
๐ฒ๐ฝ acidez
Word origin
The word 'acridity' originated from the Latin word 'acridus', meaning pungent or sharp. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The term is often used to describe a sharp, bitter taste or smell that is unpleasant or irritating to the senses. Acridity is commonly associated with burnt or chemical odors, as well as certain strong flavors. The word has been used in various literary works and scientific contexts to evoke the sensation of intense sharpness or bitterness.
See also: acridly.