Lexic.us

Definition of Acrid

1. Adjective. Strong and sharp. "The acrid smell of burning rubber"

2. Adjective. Harsh or corrosive in tone. "A vitriolic critique"

Definition of Acrid

1. a. Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not, to the taste; pungent; as, acrid salts.

Definition of Acrid

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

2. Adjective. Causing heat and irritation; corrosive ¹

3. Adjective. Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Acrid

1. sharp and harsh to the taste or smell [adj -RIDER, -RIDEST]

Medical Definition of Acrid

1. 1. Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not, to the taste; pungent; as, acrid salts. 2. Causing heat and irritation; corrosive; as, acrid secretions. 3. Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating; as, acrid temper, mind, writing. Acrid poison, a poison which irritates, corrodes, or burns the parts to which it is applied. Origin: L. Acer sharp; prob. Assimilated in form to acid. See Eager. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acrid

acraspeda acrasy acratic acrawl acre-foot acre feet acre foot acre inch acreable acreage

acreages acred acremonium acres acribometer acrid (current term) acrid poison acridarsine acridarsines acrider

acridest acridid acridin acridine acridine dyes acridine orange acridine yellow acridines acridinium acridins

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