adverse ædˈvʌrs verb
1. in an opposing direction
2. contrary to your interests or welfare
The word adverse has appeared in 391 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Jan. 29 in “Should We All Be ‘House Burping’?” by Dorie Chevlen. The article is about the German practice of “lüften” — opening the windows in your home to let out stale air once or twice a day:
Experts say lüften actually works. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends opening windows to reduce the concentration of volatile organic compounds in the home, which are released by a vast array of household items, including furniture, mattresses, cosmetics and cleaning products. These compounds can cause adverse reactions like headaches, itchy eyes and breathing problems.
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