effluvium

Meanings

• Noun

  A smell or foul-smelling substance that is given off or emitted.

  - "The effluvium from the sewers was overpowering."
  - "The doctor examined the patient's effluvium to diagnose the infection."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈfluːvi.əm/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of effluvium that leads to same result
effluvia , effluvias , effluvium , effluviums

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'effluviare' meaning 'to flow out'.

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Trivia

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1. The word effluvium is often used in scientific and medical contexts to describe the release of gases or particles from a substance.

2. The term effluvium was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

3. The study of effluvia is called 'effluviometry'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aroma: A pleasant smell or fragrance.

2. Odor: A detectable scent or smell.

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Culture

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In literature, effluvium has been used to describe unpleasant odors or emanations. In poetry, it can be used metaphorically to describe the emotional or spiritual state of a character.

How to Memorize "effluvium"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a foul-smelling substance or odor to remember the meaning of effluvium.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word effluvium with unpleasant smells or odors to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Efflu-yuck' to remember the meaning of effluvium.

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