What is another word for mephitis?
Pronunciation: [mɛfˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Mephitis refers to a foul or unpleasant smell that is often associated with animal secretions or gases. Some synonyms for mephitis include stench, odor, reek, foulness, fetor, and noxiousness. These words are used to describe unpleasant smells that can make people uncomfortable or nauseous. Mephitis is often used to describe skunk spray, which is known for its pungent and overpowering odor. Other sources of mephitis can include sweat, rotting food, and sewage. The synonyms for this word can be useful in describing smells in creative writing or poetry, or in everyday conversation to vividly describe unpleasant odors.
