mephitic air

noun

Any of various gases considered noxious to humans, including carbon dioxide and nitrogen.

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Meanings

nounmephitic air (uncountable)
  1. obsoleteuncountablechemistryAny of various gases considered noxious to humans, including carbon dioxide and nitrogen.
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