Mephitic air


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(Chem.) carbon dioxide; - so called because of its deadly suffocating power. See Carbonic acid, under Carbonic.

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It made eminent sense to combat dangerous mephitic air and fetor with healthful fragrance from burning aromatic herbs.
Pleasure, pain, and prophylaxis: olfaction (the neglected sense)
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