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

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche