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(chemistry, obsolete) Any of various gases considered noxious to humans, including carbon dioxide and nitrogen.

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mephitic air

Source Word

mephitic air

obsolete uncountable

(chemistry, obsolete) Any of various gases considered noxious to humans, including carbon dioxide and nitrogen.

Japanese Meaning

人体に有害な気体、特に二酸化炭素や窒素などの、毒性を持ち不快な影響を及ぼすガスを含む空気 / （化学分野での古い用法）人体に対して有害とされる各種ガスを含む大気

The cave filled with mephitic air, forcing the explorers to retreat before they could reach the chamber.

洞窟は有毒ガスで満ち、探検者たちはその部屋に到達する前に撤退を余儀なくされた。

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(chemistry, obsolete) Any of various gases considered noxious to humans, including carbon dioxide and nitrogen.