smog

Etymology

Portmanteau/Blend of smoke + fog.

noun

  1. A noxious mixture of particulates and gases that is the result of urban air pollution.

verb

  1. (informal) To get a smog check; to check a vehicle or have it checked for emissions.
    If the car is more than five years old, you'll have to have it smogged before you can register it.

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