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pungent
/ˈpʌnd͡ʒənt/
adj 4
Collocations
5ADJ.
produced, resinous, salty
VERB + PUNGENT
back, recognised
PUNGENT + NOUN
fumes, grass, heaps, mary's, odor, odour, stench
PREP.
from, from
ADV.
instantly, quite
Definitions
adj
1
Having a strong odor that stings the nose; said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
I accidentally dropped the bottle of ammonia and after few seconds, a very pungent stench could be detected.
Pilton Yard, the Lynton & Barnstaple headquarters, has been taken over by a fur trading firm, and would-be trespassers to the old engine-shed are turned back by the pungent odour of heaps of carcases.
2
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
3
Stinging; acerbic.
The critic gave a pungent review.
4
Having a sharp and stiff point.
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I accidentally dropped the bottle of ammonia and after few seconds, a very pungent stench could be detected.
Wiktionary02
Pilton Yard, the Lynton & Barnstaple headquarters, has been taken over by a fur trading firm, and would-be trespassers to the old engine-shed are turned back by the pungent odour of heaps of carcases.
Wiktionary03
I can almost smell the fir scent... resinous, pungent.
Wiktionary04
Pungent fumes arose from the chemical mixture.
Tatoeba · #95016605
A pungent, salty odor wafted from the kitchen.
Tatoeba · #197929906
Wasabi is a pungent plant that is difficult to cultivate.
Tatoeba · #4281984Usage Notes
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