acridity

Meanings

• A quality or property of something that is sharp, pungent, or bitter.

  - "The onion had an acrid smell."
  - "The paint thinner had a potent, acrid odor."
  - "The sulfuric acid was highly acrid."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acridity
ardor , borror , chorus , laurus , plenorus , scorus , verdor

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Homophones

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1. acre
   

2. acres
   

3. acreage
   

4. acridity
   

5. acrobat
   

6. acrophobia
   

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Variants

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acrid , acrider , acridest , acridities , acridity , acridly , acridness , acridnesses

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Forms

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acrid, acridly, acridness

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'acridé', which meant 'sharp' or 'pungent'.

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Related Concepts

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1. pungency: A quality or property of something that is sharp, biting, or fiery. Pungency is often used to describe the sharp, biting, or fiery taste or smell of something.

2. bitterness: A quality or property of something that is sharp, pungent, or bitter in taste or flavor. Bitterness is often used to describe the sharp, pungent, or bitter taste or flavor of something, such as certain foods, beverages, or medications.

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Culture

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Acridity has been used in various cultural contexts. In literature, acrid odors have been used to convey a sense of disgust or danger. In art, acrid colors have been used to evoke strong emotions. In music, acrid sounds have been used to create dissonance and tension.

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