smarting

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[ˈsmɑːtɪŋ], (Noun)

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- the fact or sensation of feeling a sharp stinging pain
(e.g: ammonia can cause smarting of the eyes and breathing difficulties)


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[ˈsmɑːtɪŋ], (Adjective)

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- (of part of the body) feeling a sharp stinging pain
(e.g: Susan rubbed her smarting eyes)


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