1. a strong odor or taste property

    e.g. the pungency of mustard
           the sulfurous bite of garlic
           the sharpness of strange spices
           the raciness of the wine

    Synonym: bitesharpnessraciness

2. wit having a sharp and caustic quality

    e.g. he commented with typical pungency
           the bite of satire

    Synonym: bite