English Explanatory Dictionary

mephitic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Foul-smelling or noxious, particularly of a gas or atmosphere.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɛˈfɪ.tɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-mephitic.wav

Word forms

mephitic more mephitic most mephitic

Etymology

From Latin mephīticus, from mephītis; compare French méphitique.

Related words

mephitis

Derived words

antimephitic mephitic acid mephitic air mephitic toad
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