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Miasma

usgb/miˈæzmə/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Miasma often suggests harmful or oppressive qualities of the unpleasant smell. SlideThe entire alley was engulfed in a miasma that turned stomachs.
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Intensity of SmellPlay
It usually refers to strong, pervasive smells, not mild or fleeting ones. SlideAs we entered the abandoned house, a miasma of mold hit us.
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Although about smell, it can suggest a visible, fog-like presence. SlideA miasma hung over the landfill, visible from a distance.
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