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Dictionary Entry for Acridity

Acridity

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/əˈkrɪd.ɪ.ti/

Definitions

  • The quality of being acrid; having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.
  • Bitterness or sharpness in flavor or odor.

Usage Examples

  • The acridity of the smoke made it hard to breathe.
  • She noticed the acridity of the burnt food.

Etymology

Derived from 'acrid', with the suffix '-ity' used to form nouns indicating a state or condition.

Synonyms

  • Bitter taste
  • Pungency
  • Sharpness

Antonyms

  • Sweetness
  • Mildness
  • Softness

Translations

Language Translation
SpanishAcritud
FrenchAcridité
GermanAkridität
Chinese辛辣
Japanese辛さ
RussianКислота
ItalianAcridità
Korean신맛
PortugueseAcridez
Arabicحموضة
Hindiतीखापन
Bengaliতীক্ষ্ণতা
Teluguతిక్కత
Tamilகடுப்புத்தன்மை
Marathiतीव्रता
Gujaratiતીકાપણું
Malayalamതികഞ്ഞതണം
Kannadaಕಟುತನ
Punjabiਤੀਖਾਪਨ
Urduتیز ذائقہ
Odiaତୀକ୍ତତା
Assameseতীক্ষ্ণতা
Maithiliतीखापन
Dogriतीखापन
Bodoफुला
Sindhiتیزی
Manipuriতীক্ষ্ণতা
Santhaliᱟᱜᱚᱭᱟ

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Pronunciation may vary in different English-speaking regions.

Historical Usage

The term has been used in English since the early 19th century, particularly in chemistry and botany.

Cultural Nuances

Acridity is often discussed in culinary contexts, especially in relation to spicy or bitter foods.

More Information

Understanding acridity helps in appreciating flavors and the sensory experiences associated with different foods and environments.

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