mofette — /moh fet /; Fr. /maw fet /, n. 1. a noxious emanation, consisting chiefly of carbon dioxide, escaping from the earth in regions of nearly extinct volcanic activity. 2. one of the openings or fissures from which this emanation issues. Also,… … Universalium
mofette — /moʊˈfɛt/ (say moh fet) noun 1. a noxious emanation, consisting chiefly of carbon dioxide, escaping from the earth in regions of nearly extinct volcanic activity. 2. one of the openings or fissures from which this emanation issues. Also, moffette …
mephitis — n. 1 a noxious emanation, esp. from the earth. 2 a foul smelling or poisonous stench. Derivatives: mephitic adj. Etymology: L … Useful english dictionary
Mephitis — n. 1 a noxious emanation, esp. from the earth. 2 a foul smelling or poisonous stench. Derivatives: mephitic adj. Etymology: L … Useful english dictionary
Cremation — • The custom of burning the bodies of the dead Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Cremation Cremation † … Catholic encyclopedia
miasma — noun /miˈæzmə,maɪˈæzmə,maɪˈæzmə,miˈæzmə/ a) A noxious atmosphere or influence. b) A noxious atmosphere or emanation once thought to originate from swamps and waste to cause disease … Wiktionary
SERVITUDES — (Heb. שִׁעְבּוּדִים, shi budim). Generally a person is prohibited from using his land in such manner as to cause an interference with his neighbor s quiet use or enjoyment of his own land. A man may therefore restrain his neighbor from such use… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Effluvia — Effluvium Ef*flu vi*um, n.; pl. {Effluvia}. [L., a flowing out, fr. effluere to flow out. See {Effluent}, a.] Subtile or invisible emanation; exhalation perceived by the sense of smell; especially, noisome or noxious exhalation; as, the effluvium … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Effluvium — Ef*flu vi*um, n.; pl. {Effluvia}. [L., a flowing out, fr. effluere to flow out. See {Effluent}, a.] Subtile or invisible emanation; exhalation perceived by the sense of smell; especially, noisome or noxious exhalation; as, the effluvium from… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Plumbing drainage venting — A building s waste disposal system has two parts: the drainage system and the venting system. The drainage system, also called traps and drains, comprises pipes leading from various plumbing fixtures to the building drain (indoors) and then the… … Wikipedia
