pungence

Noun

uncountable usually

The quality of odor/odour that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

Japanese Meaning

酸性またはスパイシーな物質に特有の、鼻を刺すような刺激臭の性質 / 刺激的で鋭い臭い（鼻を突くような強い臭気）

The pungence of the cheese filled the room, making it difficult to breathe.

チーズの臭気の強さが部屋中に充満し、呼吸がしにくくなった。

Sense（1）

The quality of odor/odour that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

The pungence of the garlic made my eyes water.

pungences

（ plural ）