mephitism
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Mephitism — Meph i*tism, n. Same as {Mephitis}, 1. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mephitism — mephˈitism / it izm/ noun Mephitic poisoning • • • Main Entry: ↑mephitis … Useful english dictionary
mephitis — n.; (also mephitism) (Chem.) Noxious exhalation … New dictionary of synonyms
mephitis — n. foul exhalation from earth; stink. ♦ mephitic, a. ♦ mephitic air, air devoid of oxygen. ♦ mephitism, n. poisoning by mephitis … Dictionary of difficult words
