How Do You Spell EMPYREUMA?

Pronunciation: [ɛmpˈɪrjuːmə] (IPA)

Empyreuma is a word that refers to a smell or taste characteristic of burned material. The spelling of this word can be broken down phonetically as follows: ɛmˈpɪrɪjʊmə. The first syllable is pronounced as "em," followed by "pyr" which is pronounced like "peer." The "eu" in the third syllable makes the "yoo" sound, while the "ma" is pronounced like "muh." The stress falls on the second syllable, which is why it is represented with an accent mark in the phonetic transcription.

EMPYREUMA Meaning and Definition

1. Empyreuma is a term derived from the Greek words "em" meaning within or in and "pyr" meaning fire. It refers to a distinctive and often unpleasant aroma or smoky smell that is produced by burning organic matter, particularly wood or tobacco. The concept of emp

2. The disagreeable odor of organic substances when subjected to destructive distillation.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. The peculiar smell and taste of an animal or vegetable substance when burnt in a close vessel.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for EMPYREUMA

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Etymology of EMPYREUMA

The word "Empyreuma" is derived from the Ancient Greek word "empýros" (ἔμπυρος), meaning "in fire" or "burnt". The term originates from Empedocles, an ancient Greek philosopher, who used it to describe the smell produced by burning organic matter. In physiology and medicine, "Empyreuma" refers to the smell or taste of scorched or burnt substances.

Similar spelling words for EMPYREUMA

• imprime,
• Ambarum,
• Imperium,
• embryoma,
• Empyrium,
• emporium,
• ambrym,
• IMPRIM,
• imbrium,
• Empyreum.

Plural form of EMPYREUMA is EMPYREUMATA