MEMPHITISM
\mˈɛmfɪtˌɪzəm], \mˈɛmfɪtˌɪzəm], \m_ˈɛ_m_f_ɪ_t_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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Same etymon. Any pernicious exhalation. And, in general, for all exhalations and gasses that are unfit for respiration.
By Robley Dunglison
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