Effluvia: meaning, definitions and examples
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effluvia
[ ษfหluหviษ ]
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.
Synonyms
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "effluvia" in other languages:
๐ต๐น efluvio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคธเคฐเฅเคเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Emanation
๐ฎ๐ฉ efluvia
๐บ๐ฆ ะตัะปัะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ efluwia
๐ฏ๐ต ใจใใซใใข
๐ซ๐ท effluves
๐ช๐ธ efluvias
๐น๐ท eflรผviyalar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์ฐ๋ฌผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุจุนุงุซุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ efluvia
๐ธ๐ฐ efluvia
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆพ็ฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ efluviji
๐ฎ๐ธ รบtskrift
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะปัะฒะธะนะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแคแแฃแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ efluvia
๐ฒ๐ฝ efluvias
Etymology
The word 'effluvia' comes from the Latin word 'effluvium,' which means 'to flow out.' It is formed from the prefix 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'fluere,' which means 'to flow.' The term has been used since the early 17th century, primarily in English literature and scientific contexts to describe the release of vapors and gases resulting from decaying organic matter or industrial processes. Over time, it has also taken on broader meanings in various contexts, such as discussing negativity or the impact of certain influences in social situations.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,151 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 31148 bisect
- 31149 desegregated
- 31150 spook
- 31151 effluvia
- 31152 fungible
- 31153 listlessness
- 31154 misleadingly
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