单词 | miasma |
释义 | Word Frequency miasma(mɪˈæzmə) nounWord forms: plural -mata (-mətə) or -mas 1. an unwholesome or oppressive atmosphere 2. pollution in the atmosphere, esp noxious vapours from decomposing organic matter Derived forms miasmal (miˈasmal) or miasmatic (ˌmiːəzˈmætɪk), miasmatical (ˌmiasˈmatical) or miasmic (miˈasmic) adjective Word origin C17: New Latin, from Greek: defilement, from miainein to defile |
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