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Acrid /ˈæk.ɹɪd/

The meaning and definition of Acrid, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.
    “Sodium polyacrylate is an acrid salt.”
  2. Causing heat and irritation.
    “The bombardier beetle sprays acrid secretions to defend itself.”
Synonyms acrimonious pungent corrosive acerbic
Antonyms delectable delicious tasteful

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