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Pungency

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bitenoun(transitive) To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
acriditynounAn acrid taste or smell.
sharpnessnoun(uncountable) the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.

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bitenounThe act of biting.
acriditynounAn acrid taste or smell.
sharpnessnoun(uncountable) the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.
tangnounA refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor.
pungencenounThe quality of odor/odour that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
piquantnessnounThe quality of being piquant.
pugnaciousnessnounThe act or quality of being pugnacious.
poignancenounPoignancy; the quality or state of being poignant.
punninessnounThe state or condition of being punny.
pepperinessnounThe quality of being peppery.
plangencynounThe state of being plangent.
ponginessnounThe state or condition of being pongy.
pricklinessnounThe state or quality of being prickly.
pertnessnounThe quality of being pert; cheekiness, impudence.
pugnacitynounThe act or characteristic of being aggressive or combative.
tanginessnounThe quality or state of being tangy.
pustulationnounThe act of producing pustules.
puffinessnounThe state or quality of being puffy.
purulencenounPus.
puggishnessnounQuality of being puggish.

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