Acrid
/ˈæk.ɹɪd/
The meaning and definition of Acrid, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
adjective
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Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.
“Sodium polyacrylate is an acrid salt.”
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Causing heat and irritation.
“The bombardier beetle sprays acrid secretions to defend itself.”
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
acrimonious pungent corrosive acerbic
Antonyms
delectable delicious tasteful
Origin
From Latin acris.
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Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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