effluvium (Meaning)
effluvium (n)
a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)
effluvium (a.)
Subtile or invisible emanation; exhalation perceived by the sense of smell; especially, noisome or noxious exhalation; as, the effluvium from diseased or putrefying bodies, or from ill drainage.
Synonyms & Antonyms of effluvium
effluvium Sentence Examples
- The unpleasant effluvium emanating from the overflowing dumpster made it difficult to breathe.
- The fragrance industry strives to create enchanting scents that eliminate unpleasant bodily effluvium.
- The city's sewage treatment plant emitted an overpowering effluvium that permeated the surrounding area.
- The old, musty attic was filled with an effluvium of dust and decay.
- The effluvium from the chemical plant caused respiratory problems for the nearby residents.
- The farmer spread manure on his fields, releasing an effluvium that fertilized the crops.
- The pungent effluvium of the rotting fish made it impossible to enjoy the picnic.
- The scent of flowers in the springtime was a welcome relief from the winter's effluvium.
- The effluvium from the volcano was a sign of its impending eruption.
- The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the patient's excessive sweat effluvium.
FAQs About the word effluvium
a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)Subtile or invisible emanation; exhalation perceived by the sense of smell; especially, noisome or
debris, sewage,garbage, dreck, junk, wreckage, offal, chaff, rubbish, raffle
treasure, gem, gem, jewel, prize, plum, catch, treasure, trove, pearl
The unpleasant effluvium emanating from the overflowing dumpster made it difficult to breathe.
The fragrance industry strives to create enchanting scents that eliminate unpleasant bodily effluvium.
The city's sewage treatment plant emitted an overpowering effluvium that permeated the surrounding area.
The old, musty attic was filled with an effluvium of dust and decay.
