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effluvium (n.)

1640s, from Latin effluvium "a flowing out, an outlet," from effluere "to flow out," from assimilated form of ex "out" (see ex-) + fluere "to flow" (see fluent). Related: Effluvial.

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Definitions of effluvium from WordNet

effluvium (n.)
a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste);
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