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mi·as·mic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. miasmic, mephiticadjective

    of noxious stench from atmospheric pollution

  2. miasmal, miasmic, vaporous, vapourousadjective

    filled with vapor

    "miasmic jungles"; "a vaporous bog"

Wiktionary

  1. miasmicadjective

    Filled with miasma; containing noxious vapors.

  2. miasmicadjective

    Composed of or resembling vapors.

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  1. miasmic

    Miasmic refers to a noxious or poisonous atmosphere, environment, or influence which is generally seen as harmful or dangerous. It's often used in a metaphorical sense, referring not just to physical poisonous gases, but also to negative emotional or harmful social environments. The term originates from 'miasma theory' in which diseases were believed to be caused by a poisonous vapor.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of miasmic in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of miasmic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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