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miasmic

/maɪˈæzmɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does miasmic mean?

adjective

Having a strong, unpleasant smell; smelling of decay or rot. Characterized by or giving off a strong, unpleasant odor.

Example

"The miasmic air in the abandoned building made it difficult to breathe."

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