Pungence
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pungence is a noun meaning The quality of odor/odour that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
Meaning
The quality of odor/odour that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
Example Sentences
The pungence of the garlic made my eyes water.
Word Forms
- pungences
Synonyms for pungence
Depending on context, synonyms include pungency.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pungency, sharpness, piquantness, rankness, stingingness, odorousness.
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