'Effluvium' definitions:
Definition of 'effluvium'
(from WordNet)
noun
A foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)
Definition of 'Effluvium'
From: GCIDE
- Effluvium \Ef*flu"vi*um\, n.; pl. Effluvia. [L., a flowing out, fr. effluere to flow out. See Effluent, 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. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'effluvium'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- afterdamp,
- aroma,
- aura,
- blackdamp,
- breath,
- chokedamp,
- cloud,
- coal gas,
- damp,
- definite odor,
- detectable odor,
- ectoplasm,
- ectoplasy,
- emanation,
- essence,
- exhalation,
- exhaust,
- exhaust gas,
- exteriorized protoplasm,
- fetid air,
- firedamp,
- flatus,
- flavor,
- fluid,
- fragrance,
- fume,
- malaria,
- mephitis,
- miasma,
- odor,
- puff of smoke,
- redolence,
- reek,
- savor,
- scent,
- smell,
- smoke,
- smudge,
- spoor,
- steam,
- stench,
- subtle odor,
- trace,
- trail,
- vapor,
- volatile,
- water vapor,
- whiff