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miasma
mi·as·ma
[
mī ázmə,
mee ázmə
]
(
plural
mi·as·mas
or
mi·as·ma·ta
[
mī ázmətə
]
)
noun
Definition:
1.
harmful fumes:
a harmful or poisonous emanation, especially one caused by burning or decaying organic matter
2.
unwholesome atmosphere:
an unwholesome or menacing atmosphere
[
Mid-17th century. Directly or via French
miasme
< Greek
miasma
"defilement, pollution" <
miainein
"pollute"
]
mi·as·mal
adjective
mi·as·mat·ic
[
m əz máttik
]
adjective
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