der Reizgeruch
Translation
irritant odour, pungent smell, acrid smell
Examples
Der Reizgeruch von Ammoniak ist sehr stark.
The irritant odour of ammonia is very strong.
Chemikalien können einen stechenden Reizgeruch haben.
Chemicals can have a pungent, irritant smell.
Grammar Patterns
an irritant odour ((of sth.)) an irritant odour of sth. An irritant odour of chlorine was in the air.
Similar Words
der Gestank (stench); Antonyms: der Duft (fragrance)
Etymology
Composed of 'Reiz' (irritation, stimulus) and 'Geruch' (smell). Literally an 'irritating smell'.
Memory Tips
Think of a smell that 'irritates' ('Reiz') your sense of 'smell' ('Geruch'). Imagine the sharp smell of chemicals.