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Fume

noun
/fjuːm/
Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.nounA gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale.
"Don't stand around in there breathing the fumes while the adhesive cures."
2.nounA material that has been vaporized from the solid or liquid state to the gas state and re-coalesced to the solid state.
"Lead fume is a greyish powder, mainly comprising lead sulfate."
3.nounRage or excitement which deprives the mind of self-control.
"the fumes of passion"
4.nounAnything unsubstantial or airy; idle conceit; vain imagination.
5.nounThe incense of praise; inordinate flattery.
6.nounA passionate person.
7.verbTo expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.
8.verbTo apply or offer incense to.
9.verbTo emit fumes.
10.verbTo pass off in fumes or vapours.
11.verbTo express or feel great anger.
"He’s still fuming about the argument they had yesterday."
12.verbTo be as in a mist; to be dulled and stupefied.

Synonyms

fumigatesmokereeksmokingsmokedvapourvaporchafestewcindersuctionruination

Rhymes With

plumepresumeloomexhumeboomroomassumetomb
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