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acerb
UK /əˈsɜːb/ US /əˈsɜɹb/
adj 2
Collocations
2VERB + ACERB
becomes
ADV.
somewhat, then
Definitions
adj
1
Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, such as unripe fruit.
If you put Spirit of Sulphur to the Peruvian Bark, it then becomes very acerb. If you mix Mercury with Spirit of Nitre or Oil of Vitriol whilst it boils, it then is very acerb.
2
Sharp and harsh in expressing oneself.
As to the somewhat acerb remarks of the member for Jacques Cartier, I may pass them over […]
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Synonyms
adjective — sour or bitter in taste
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Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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If you put Spirit of Sulphur to the Peruvian Bark, it then becomes very acerb. If you mix Mercury with Spirit of Nitre or Oil of Vitriol whilst it boils, it then is very acerb.
Wiktionary02
As to the somewhat acerb remarks of the member for Jacques Cartier, I may pass them over […]
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