Acrid

Table of contents

1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.4 Translations

English

Etymology

L. acer sharp; prob. assimilated in form to acid. See {Eager}

Pronunciation

IPA: WEAE /ˈæk.ɹɪd/

Adjective

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.

Translations

• Ido: akra