acrid

acrid definition - medical

ac·rid (ăkˈrĭd)

adjective
Unpleasantly sharp, pungent, or bitter to the taste or smell.

Related Forms:

  • a·cridˈi·ty (ə-krĭdˈĭ-tē), acˈrid·ness noun

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