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acrid
ac·rid
[
ákrəd
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
unpleasantly pungent:
unpleasantly strong and bitter in smell or taste
2.
bitter:
sharp or bitter in tone or character
[
Early 18th century. < Latin
acri-
"sharp, pungent," after acid
]
a·crid·i·ty
[
ə kríddətee
]
noun
ac·rid·ly
[
ákrədlee
]
adverb
ac·rid·ness
noun
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a·crid·i·ty [ ə kríddətee ] nounac·rid·ly [ ákrədlee ] adverbac·rid·ness noun
