pungence

== English == === Etymology === From Latin pungēns, present participle of pungō (“to sting”). === Noun === pungence (usually uncountable, plural pungences) The quality of odor/odour that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances. ==== Synonyms ==== pungency ==== Related terms ==== pungent pungently ==== Translations ====