Synonyms for flatulence

Grammar : Noun

Spell : flach-uh-luh nt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈflætʃ ə lənt

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Définition of flatulence

Origin : 1711, from French flatulence, from flatulent (see flatulent). Flatulency is from 1650s.

noun pomposity

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Flatulence, eructations of gas, and borborygmi are controlled by strict diet according to the rules given.
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

Flatulence is seen in infants suffering from intestinal indigestion and the food is nearly always at fault.
Extract from : « The Mother and Her Child » by William S. Sadler

Flatulence is not inserted; but Flatulency is said to be 'windiness; fulness of wind.'
Extract from : « Deformities of Samuel Johnson, Selected from his Works » by Anonymous

Flatulence (ventositas) is likewise a cause of gout, as we have already hinted.
Extract from : « Gilbertus Anglicus » by Henry Ebenezer Handerson

It was entitled 'The Art of Flatulence', and it consisted of a number of rules and definitions.
Extract from : « The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists » by Robert Tressell

Flatulence usually results from fermentative processes in the stomach and bowel, as the outcome of bacterial activity.
Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 » by Various

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