Effluvium

Synonyms of effluvium

• exhalation
• fume
• emanation

Antonyms of effluvium

• fragrance
• aroma
• perfume

Collocations of effluvium

foul effluvium

Frequency: 70 %

The foul effluvium from the sewage plant filled the air with a putrid odor.

noxious effluvium

Frequency: 60 %

The noxious effluvium emanating from the chemical spill caused evacuation of the area.

unpleasant effluvium

Frequency: 50 %

The unpleasant effluvium of burnt food wafted from the kitchen.

strong effluvium

Frequency: 45 %

The strong effluvium of the perfume lingered in the room long after she had left.

Idiomatic Expressions for effluvium

• Phrase: effluvium of decay
  Meaning: refers to the unpleasant smell or emanation associated with decay or decomposition
  Usage: The abandoned building had an effluvium of decay that could be smelled from a distance.