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单词 mephitis
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Definition of mephitis in English:

mephitis

noun mɪˈfʌɪtɪs
archaic

  • A noxious or foul-smelling gas or vapour.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Black's student Daniel Rutherford called this gas mephitic air instead: mephitis is a noxious emission in legend, thought to emanate from the earth and cause pestilence.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from late Latin.

Definition of mephitis in US English:

mephitis

nounməˈfīdəsməˈfaɪdəs
archaic

  • A noxious or foul-smelling gas or vapour.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Black's student Daniel Rutherford called this gas mephitic air instead: mephitis is a noxious emission in legend, thought to emanate from the earth and cause pestilence.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from late Latin.
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