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mephitic

/mɪˈfɪt.ɪk/

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adjective

/mɪˈfɪt.ɪk/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то, имеющее зловонный, вредный или ядовитый запах, часто связанный с газами или испарениями.

An archaic adjective describing something that has a foul, noxious, or poisonous smell, often associated with gases or vapors.

  1. Noxious or foul-smellingC2formal

    Having a very unpleasant smell that is often harmful or caused by pollution or decay.

    ruЗловонный

    • The air near the industrial site was mephitic and stung the eyes.
    • He stepped out into the mephitic fog that hung over the city.
    • The swamp emitted a mephitic odor that made the hikers turn back.
    • The mephitic fumes from the chemical spill forced an evacuation.

    Synonymsfetidfoulmalodorousmiasmicnoxiousputridrankreekingstinkingvaporous

    Antonymsaromaticfragrantsweet

Forms
  • more mephitic comparative form
  • most mephitic superlative form