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Meanings of acerb in anglès
Being harsh or corrosive in tone.
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Examples for "astringent"
Examples for "astringent"
1
The milk is very soothing and the alum acts as an astringent.
2
With the preparation of kid leather alum is the astringent curative agent.
3
The root contains tannin and mucilage, it is therefore astringent and demulcent.
4
I tasted the nut, and found it pungent and astringent, not tempting.
5
Where the astringent memory of Lizzie came into play, Lawrence was dumb.
Usage of acerb in anglès
1
Thereupon followed a soft discussion that was as near being acerb as nails are near velvet paws.
2
He had been giving a dinner followed by a concert, and the deafening strains of the music clashed with my acerb spirit, irritating me excessively.