Definitions

1. verb

to flow out or discharge in a thin stream; to emit or give off fumes or vapor

“The swamp began to effluviate noxious gases, causing respiratory issues for nearby residents.”

2. noun

the act or process of flowing out or discharging in a thin stream; a thin stream or flow of something, especially gas or vapor

“The doctors warned the patients of the effluviate from the nearby chemical plant.”

3. verb

to decay or rot, especially to the point of emitting unpleasant odors or fumes

“The fish began to effluviate on the hot summer day.”