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miasmas

noun

variants also miasmata

plural of miasma

as in clouds

a vapor of something unpleasant or unhealthy A miasma of smog settled over the city. a miasma of foul-smelling smoke

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Scientists have found vibrant microbial communities in low-hanging clouds, including bacteria that can detoxify air pollution.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 9 Sep. 2026
Aside from Venus' blisteringly hot temperature, which could melt lead, incredible surface pressure, violent high-speed winds, and clouds of sulfuric acid, one of the key differences between Earth and Venus can be seen from afar.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026

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