Pungence

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. Pungency.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. Pungency.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • adjective. The quality of odor/odour that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
  • Word Usage
    "The secret Chef Lucas taught me, is boiling the garlic to reduce its pungence and increase its mellow sweetness."
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    pungency