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What is the adjective for pungent?

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pungent
  1. Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
  2. Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
  3. (figuratively) Stinging; acerbic.
  4. (botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.
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  6. Examples:
    1. “The more herbs you use, the more pungent the sauce will be.”
      “The pungent smell of petrol at service stations will soon be a thing of the past under government plans to force retailers to cut cancer-causing fumes.”
      “The pungent aroma of the pickles pervaded the entire lobby.”
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