Meaning of the word miasma in English

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miasma

US /miˈæz.mə/
UK /miˈæz.mə/

Noun

a noxious or poisonous atmosphere or influence

Example:
The old swamp gave off a foul miasma.
A miasma of corruption hung over the city.