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English

Etymology

From Latin ācris < ācer "sharp"; prob. assimilated in form to acid. See {Eager}

Pronunciation

Adjective

acrid (comparative more acrid or acrider, superlative most acrid or acridest)

  1. Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste; pungent.
    Sodium polyacrylate is an acrid salt.
  2. Causing heat and irritation; corrosive
    The bombardier beetle sprays acrid secretions to defend themselves.
  3. Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating
    That man has an acrid temper.

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