acrid

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈæk.ɹɪd/

Adjective

acrid (comparative acrider, superlative acridest)

1. Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste; pungent.

   Sodium polyacrylate is an acrid salt.

2. Causing heat and irritation; corrosive.

   The bombardier beetle sprays acrid secretions to defend itself.

3. Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating.

   That man has an acrid temper.

Synonyms

• acerbic
• acrimonious (archaic)

Antonyms

• delectable, delicious, tasteful

Translations

• French: âcre
• Portuguese: acre
• Russian: о́стрый
• Spanish: acre

Translations

• Portuguese: ácrido
• Russian: е́дкий

Translations

• French: âcre
• Portuguese: ácrido
• Russian: язви́тельный
• Spanish: acre, mordaz

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