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Flatulency

Definition:

Flatulency refers to the state or condition of having excessive gas in the digestive tract, which often leads to the release of foul-smelling flatus.

Senses:

1. Noun - Excessive Gas:

In its noun form, flatulency represents the excessive presence of gas in the digestive system, resulting in discomfort and the emission of flatus.

Example sentence: The old man's flatulency was not only embarrassing but also caused him significant discomfort.

2. Noun - Foul-Smelling Flatus:

Flatulency can also refer specifically to the characteristic of flatus having a strong and unpleasant odor.

Example sentence: The room was filled with an overwhelming flatulency that left everyone looking for an open window.

3. Adjective - Relating to Excessive Gas:

When used as an adjective, flatulency describes something that is related to or characterized by excessive gas in the digestive system.

Example sentence: A flatulency-inducing meal of beans had him feeling bloated and uncomfortable for hours.

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