Definitions for miasmatic-ˈmæt ɪk
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
mi•as•mamaɪˈæz mə, mi-; -mə tə(n.)(pl.)-mas, -ma•ta
noxious exhalations from putrescent organic matter; poisonous effluvia or germs polluting the atmosphere.
a dangerous, foreboding, or deathlike influence or atmosphere.
Origin of miasma:
1655–65; < NL < Gk míasma stain, pollution, der. of miaínein to pollute, stain
mi•as′mal-ˈmæt ɪk(adj.)mi`as•mat′i•cal, mi•as′mic
mi`as•mat′ic-ˈmæt ɪk(adj.)mi`as•mat′i•cal, mi•as′mic
Wiktionary
miasmatic(Adjective)
reeking, oppressing, having the nature of a miasma
Webster Dictionary
Miasmatic(adj)
alt. of Miasmatical
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