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mephitis
A noxious exhalation caused by the decomposition of organic remains; applied also to gases emanating from deep sources, such as mines, caves, and volcanic regions.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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