acridity

Roget category 401a

3. Words relating to matter
› 3.3. Organic matter
›› 3.3.2. Sensation

#401a. Acridity

noun

acridity, astringency, bite.
[acrid substances] tear gas — smoke, acrid fumes.

adjective

acrid, biting, astringent, sharp, harsh — bitter etc. 392.2. (5) Sound (i) SOUND IN GENERAL

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