Pungence
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
Pungency.
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noun.
Pungency.
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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."
Etymologically Related
pungent
pungently
Same Context
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Synonym
Words with the same meaning
pungency