This author has sadly been directly involved in literally hundreds and hundreds of electrically. related fatalities in his multi decade career with OSHA. Whatâs even sadder in these cases are. the family members and loved ones left behind. Consequently the intent here is to hopefully.
What makes you think you are in for an enjoyable meal, before you even set foot in the kitchen: the aroma of food wafting through the air. In actual fact, it would be more correct to speak in generic terms of âfood smellsâ. Whatever we choose to call it, our example perfectly describes its importance: because, very often, long before we actually see or taste the food, its smell will indicate how good it is.
Use pungent to describe a taste or smell that gives a sharp sensation. What is that pungent odor? is a polite way of suggesting that someone in the room has BO. The ultimate source of the word pungent is Latin pungere to prick, sting.. Ginger and mustard seed are examples of pungent spices. Limburger cheese has the distinction of being the most pungent of all cheeses. And if your pet has an accident in the house, there may be a pungent odor.