effluvium
[ ih-floo-vee-uh m ]
/ ɪˈflu vi əm /
noun, plural ef·flu·vi·a [ih-floo-vee-uh] /ɪˈflu vi ə/, ef·flu·vi·ums.
a slight or invisible exhalation or vapor, especially one that is disagreeable or noxious.
Words nearby effluvium
effloresce, efflorescence, efflorescent, effluence, effluent, effluvium, efflux, effort, effort bargain, effort syndrome, effortful
Origin of effluvium
OTHER WORDS FROM effluvium
ef·flu·vi·al, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for effluvia
effluvium
/ (ɛˈfluːvɪəm) /
noun plural -via (-vɪə) or -viums
an unpleasant smell or exhalation, as of gaseous waste or decaying matter
Derived forms of effluvium
effluvial, adjectiveWord Origin for effluvium
C17: from Latin: a flowing out; see effluent
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Medical definitions for effluvia
effluvium
[ ĭ-flōō′vē-əm ]
n. pl. ef•flu•vi•ums
A shedding, especially of hair.
An exhalation, especially one of bad odor or injurious influence. No longer in technical use.
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