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empyreumatic, a.|ɛmˌpɪruːˈmætɪk| [f. Gr. ἐµπυρευµατ- stem of ἐµπύρευµα + -ic.] Pertaining to, or having the quality of, empyreuma; tasting or smelling of burnt organic matter.
1669W. Simpson Hydrol. Chym. 163 That fetid empyreumatic oyl which we see. 1746R. James Introd. Moufet's Health's Improv. 42 The Mass..is..of a disagreeable Smell, empyreumatic, bitter. 1791Hamilton Berthollet's Dyeing I. i. 1. v. 78 A dark coloured and empyreumatic phlegm. 1862Cornh. Mag. VI. 607 One pipe..represents a dose of nicotine and empyreumatic oil. |