Acrid
(
adjective
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Acrid ( adjective )
- Having a strong, sharp smell or taste that is unpleasant.
- Having a sharp, bitter quality or taste.
Origin:
Middle english, from latin acer, acris sharp, pungent, from acer, acris sharp.
Examples:
- The acrid smoke from the fire made it hard to breathe.
- The acrid smell of burning rubber filled the air.
- The acrid taste of the medicine made it difficult to swallow.
- The acrid fumes from the chemicals made his eyes water.
- The acrid smell of rotting vegetables was overwhelming.
(As a noun)
Acrid ( noun )
- Having a strong, sharp smell or taste that is unpleasant.
- Having a sharp, bitter quality or taste.
Origin:
Middle english, from latin acer, acris sharp, pungent, from acer, acris sharp.
Examples:
- The acrid smoke from the fire made it hard to breathe.
- The acrid smell of burning rubber filled the air.
- The acrid taste of the medicine made it difficult to swallow.
- The acrid fumes from the chemicals made his eyes water.
- The acrid smell of rotting vegetables was overwhelming.