Pungency

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+Pungency is the quality of being intensely sharp or acrid to the senses, often perceived as a hot or biting sensation. It's a chemical irritation rather than a true [Taste](/wiki/taste), commonly found in substances like chili peppers or mustard, eliciting a protective [Pain](/wiki/pain) response.
+## See also
+- [Spice](/wiki/spice)
+- [Capsaicin](/wiki/capsaicin)
+- [Flavor](/wiki/flavor)
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