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(e flo̵̅o̅′vē əm, i-)

noun pl. effluvia or effluviums

a real or supposed outflow in the form of a vapor or stream of invisible particles; aura
a disagreeable or noxious vapor or odor

Origin: L, a flowing out, outlet < effluere: see effluence

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effluvial adjective

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noun pl. ef·flu·vi·a (-vē-ə) or ef·flu·vi·ums

A usually invisible emanation or exhalation, as of vapor or gas.
a. A byproduct or residue; waste.
b. The odorous fumes given off by waste or decaying matter.
An impalpable emanation; an aura.

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Origin: Latin

Origin: , from effluere, to flow out; see effluent

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Related Forms:

ef·fluˈvi·al adjective

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