Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mephitic

Adjective

mə-ˈfi-tik

Definition

Having an offensive smell; foul-smelling, often relating to gases or vapors that are harmful or toxic.

Examples

The mephitic fumes from the abandoned factory made it hazardous to enter.
After the storm, the mephitic odors from the flooded area were overwhelming.
Stagnant water can produce mephitic conditions that are detrimental to the environment.

Meaning

The term ‘mephitic’ is used to describe substances, especially gases, that emit a noxious or unpleasant odor, typically associated with decomposition or decay.