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ACRID

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Acrid.

How to pronounce acrid:

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Acrid - as an adjective satellite

Strong and sharp

Example: "The pungent taste of radishes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pungent

Harsh or corrosive in tone

Example: "An acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acerbacerbicacidbitterblisteringcausticsulfuroussulphurousvirulentvitriolic

Acrid - as an adjective

Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.

Example: "Sodium polyacrylate is an acrid salt."

Causing heat and irritation.

Example: "The bombardier beetle sprays acrid secretions to defend itself."

Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating.

Example: "That man has an acrid temper."

Example Sentences

"The acrid smell of smoke filled the air after the fire."
"The acrid taste of the medicine made it difficult to swallow."
"The acrid fumes from the chemical leak burned my eyes."
"The acrid odor of spoiled milk lingered in the kitchen."
"The acrid smoke from the burning tires stung my nostrils."
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Word Game Points

Is ACRID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, acrid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACRID has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ACRID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, acrid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACRID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is ACRID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, acrid is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACRID has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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