Definitions for effluvial
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ef•flu•vi•umɪˈflu vi əm; -vi ə(n.)(pl.)-vi•a; -vi•ums.
a disagreeable or noxious exhalation, vapor, or odor.
an invisible exhalation or vapor.
Origin of effluvium:
1640–50; < L, =effluv-, base of effluere (see effluent ) +-ium -ium1
ef•flu′vi•al(adj.)
Wiktionary
effluvial(Adjective)
Of or pertaining to effluvia.
Webster Dictionary
Effluvial(adj)
belonging to effluvia
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