Effluvium

Pronunciation: /ɪˈfluviəm/

Definitions of effluvium

noun a slight or invisible exhalation or vapor, especially one that is disagreeable or noxious

Example Sentences

A1 The effluvium from the garbage bin made me cover my nose.

A2 The effluvium coming from the factory was causing pollution in the air.

B1 The effluvium of the chemicals in the lab was overwhelming.

B2 The effluvium from the sewage plant was causing health concerns in the neighborhood.

C1 The effluvium of the decaying matter was a constant issue in the city.

C2 The effluvium of the toxic waste was a major environmental hazard.

Examples of effluvium in a Sentence

formal The effluvium emitted from the factory's smokestacks was a cause for concern among nearby residents.

informal The effluvium coming from the sewer was absolutely disgusting.

slang I couldn't stand the effluvium wafting from the dumpster behind the restaurant.

figurative The effluvium of negativity surrounding him was palpable.

Grammatical Forms of effluvium

• past tense: effluviumed
• plural: effluvia
• comparative: more effluvial
• superlative: most effluvial
• present tense: effluviums
• future tense: will effluvium
• perfect tense: has effluviumed
• continuous tense: is effluviuming
• singular: effluvium
• positive degree: effluvium
• infinitive: to effluvium
• gerund: effluviuming
• participle: effluviumed

Origin and Evolution of effluvium

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'effluvium' originated from Latin, where 'effluere' means 'to flow out'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to refer to a slight or invisible exhalation or vapor, the word 'effluvium' has evolved to also describe a foul or offensive odor or emanation.