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How to pronounce acrid

“acrid” pronunciation in British English

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“acrid” in real sentences

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  1. as yeah that little bit of acrid smell

    Mark Kilfoil

  2. I'm seeing acidic, acrid, harsh, burning, stinging, plain old stinky.

    Talks at Google

  3. Let us now turn to a short investigation of these acrid fumes.

    The Royal Institution

  4. you start cooking, it's gonna start developing these really acrid burnt flavors.

    WIRED

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