It was a relief when some of the men dug shallow wells to get drinking water, but everyone soon became sick because the acrid smoke from burned-out homes had polluted them.
Source: The Guardian
The bloom, near South Marco Beach and Marco Island Beach, contains neurotoxins that go airborne and create an unmistakable acrid odor that often causes watery eyes, a scratchy throat, and chases people away from the beach.
Source: WGCU
Aside from the exotic instrumentation and Ortiz’s distinctively crushing riffing style, what really helps this stand out from other recent death/doom releases is the scorched, acrid atmosphere it exudes; this isn’t just more Disembowelment worship, Tlazcaltiliztli has a personality all of its own.
Source: The Quietus
Once at the humane society, staff had to wear personal protective gear to prevent themselves from reacting to the "acrid smell.
Source: CBC.ca
The mustard cuts through the beefiness of the dog, the onions bring an acrid sting, the tomatoes insert freshness, the relish carries welcome sweetness (and a Willy Wonkaesque pop of color), the pickle spear brings vinegar, the sport peppers add a sharp-spicy acid, and it’s all tied together—however strangely—by the celery salt, which leaves you with a satisfying vegetal afterglow.
Source: Bon Appetit
(Financial Times)
Credit Suisse in the late '80s and early '90s was a place of 'acrid aggression.
Source: eFinancialCareers (US)
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