mofeta

Definitions of mofeta
  1. noun
    a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus
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    type of:
    reflejo, réflex
    an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  2. noun
    in some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae
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    type of:
    mamíferos
    a genus of mammals
  3. noun
    a mixture of gases (mostly methane) that form in coal mines and become explosive when mixed with air
    synonyms: grisú
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    type of:
    gas
    a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
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