acrid
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Irvine said she first noticed the oily substance leaving a rainbow film on the river's surface and a strong acrid smell in early 2025.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Heavy, acrid smoke blanketed the eastern United States on Saturday, marring preparations for the weekend's highly awaited World Cup final to be held in an open stadium in New Jersey.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
Over the next week, the fire continued to burn through dense insulation foam within the building’s walls and other unknown industrial materials, blanketing much of L.A. in acrid smoke.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Even at a distance - about a quarter of a mile away - the acrid smell torments my nostrils.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
The acrid smell of the dark-yellow pee blended into the fragrance of the cereal.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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