pungency

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Rumphius identified the fruit's tough outer skin as the source of its pungency, noting how the people of Indonesia's Ambon Island had a habit of disposing of the noxious rinds on the shoreline.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2024

Submerging sliced onion in ice water for 10 minutes can also reduce its pungency.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

But, he argues, the pungency of ammonia is actually a benefit.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2024

The funk of the pickled fish is wonderfully shocking, its pungency combined with the chiles, lemongrass and lime leaf, making it sharp, vibrant and addictive.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023

“There’s a pungency left by a pig that nothing can wash out or cover up.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck