Effluvia: meaning, definitions and examples

foul odors

Effluvia refers to unpleasant smells or gases that emanate from decomposing matter or chemical processes. It is often associated with waste, decay, or pollution. These emissions can negatively impact air quality and are often a concern in environmental studies and waste management. The term can also imply a metaphorical sense of 'bad influence' or particularly negative effects caused by something.

fumes, odor, smell, stench

Examples of usage

• The effluvia from the landfill was unbearable.

• Effluvia from the factory made the nearby area uninhabitable.

• She distanced herself from the effluvia of negativity in the workplace.