effluvia
UK/i'flu:vjә/US
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Definitions
n.
Unpleasant or harmful gases or smells given off by something (plural of effluvium)
臭气，有害气体（effluvium 的复数）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedef- (out) + fluv (flow) = 'things that flow out' — the vapours or smells flowing off a substance. effluvia is the Latin plural of effluvium.
Root flu still carries 61 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The effluvia from the swamp made the air hard to breathe.