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- DictionaryEf·flu·vi·um/əˈflo͞ovēəm/
noun
- 1. an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge: "the unwholesome effluvia of decaying vegetable matter"
Apr 22, 2024 · Noun [ edit] effluvium ( countable and uncountable, plural effluvia or effluviums) A gaseous or vaporous emission, especially a foul-smelling one. A condition causing the shedding of hair .
May 12, 2024 · effluvium in American English. (ɛˈfluviəm ; ɪˈfluviəm ) noun Word forms: plural efˈfluvia (ɛˈfluviə ; ɪˈfluviə ) or efˈfluviums. 1. a real or supposed outflow in the form of a vapor or stream of invisible particles; aura. 2. a disagreeable or noxious vapor or odor.
1. A usually invisible emanation or exhalation, as of vapor or gas. 2. a. A byproduct or residue; waste. b. The odorous fumes given off by waste or decaying matter. 3. An impalpable emanation; an aura. [Latin, from effluere, to flow out; see effluent .] ef·flu′vi·al adj. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the noun effluvium mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun effluvium, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.
A real or supposed outflow in the form of a vapor or stream of invisible particles; aura. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A disagreeable or noxious vapor or odor. Webster's New World. A byproduct or residue; waste. American Heritage. The odorous fumes given off by waste or decaying matter. American Heritage.
See synonyms for effluvium on Thesaurus.com 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.
See synonyms for effluvium on Thesaurus.com 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.
