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pungent nghĩa là gì?

hăng

/ˈpʌnd͡ʒənt/

pungent in Vietnamese: hăng, gắt. In English, pungent means having a strong odor that stings the nose; said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

Vietnamese words for pungent

having a strong odour
hăng, gắt

English meaning of pungent

  1. adjective Having a strong odor that stings the nose; said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
  2. adjective Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
  3. adjective Stinging; acerbic.
  4. adjective Having a sharp and stiff point.

Full definition of pungent

pungent in a sentence

  • I accidentally dropped the bottle of ammonia and after few seconds, a very pungent stench could be detected.
  • The critic gave a pungent review.

Synonyms of pungent

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Questions about pungent in Vietnamese

What is the meaning of pungent in Vietnamese?
Pungent in Vietnamese is hăng, gắt.
pungent nghĩa là gì?
Pungent: hăng, gắt.
What does pungent mean in English?
Pungent means having a strong odor that stings the nose; said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

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