miasmatic

adjective

mi·​as·​mat·​ic ¦mīəz¦matik How to pronounce miasmatic (audio)
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Synonyms of miasmaticnext
: miasmic
the miasmatic northern and northeastern coastEncyclopedia Americana

Word History

Etymology

French miasmatique, from New Latin miasmat-, miasma + French -ique, -ic

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“Miasmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miasmatic. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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