Effluvia: meaning, definitions and examples

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effluvia

 

[ ษ›fหˆluหviษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

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.

Translations

Translations of the word "effluvia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น efluvio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคธเคฐเฅเคœเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Emanation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ efluvia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั„ะปัŽะฒั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ efluwia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒ•ใƒซใƒ“ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท effluves

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ efluvias

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eflรผviyalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ์‚ฐ๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุจุนุงุซุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ efluvia

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ efluvia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽ’ๆ”พ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ efluviji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtskrift

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั„ั„ะปัŽะฒะธะนะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒคแƒšแƒฃแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ efluvia

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.