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acrid

ac.rid \'ak-r*d\ \a-'krid-*t-e-, *-\ aj [modif. of L acr-, acer sharp - 
   more at EDGE] 1: sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : 
   IRRITAT ING, CORROSIVE 2: bitterly irritating to the feelings  - acrid.i.ty 
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