Difference between Acrid and Pungent
What is the difference between Acrid and Pungent?
Acrid as an adjective is sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste; pungent. while Pungent as an adjective is having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
Acrid
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste; pungent.
Causing heat and irritation; corrosive
Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating
Pungent
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.Having a sharp and stiff point.
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