Acridness

Pronunciation: /ˈækɹɪdˈnɛs/

Acridness (noun)

  1. The quality of having a strong, unpleasant smell or taste that feels harsh and makes you want to move away.
  2. A strong, irritating quality in something, especially a smell or chemical, that can sting the nose or throat.

Examples

  • The kitchen filled with acridness when the oil burned.
  • Smoke caused acridness that made everyone leave the room.