mias'matical
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miasma (mɪˈæzmə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -mata, -mas | |
| 1. | an unwholesome or oppressive atmosphere |
| 2. | pollution in the atmosphere, esp noxious vapours from decomposing organic matter |
| [C17: New Latin, from Greek: defilement, from miainein to defile] | |
| mi'asmal | |
| —adj | |
| miasmatic | |
| —adj | |
| mias'matical | |
| —adj | |
| mi'asmic | |
| —adj | |
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