Associations to the word «Mephitic»

Wiktionary

MEPHITIC, adjective. Foul-smelling or noxious, particularly of a gas or atmosphere.
MEPHITIC AIR, noun. (chemistry) (obsolete) Any of various gases considered noxious to humans, including carbon dioxide and nitrogen.

Dictionary definition

MEPHITIC, adjective. Of noxious stench from atmospheric pollution.

Wise words

A word carries far, very far, deals destruction through time as the bullets go flying through space.
Joseph Conrad