Fume

/fjuːm/

noun

  1. A 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. A 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. Rage or excitement which deprives the mind of self-control.

    the fumes of passion

verb

  1. To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.

  2. To apply or offer incense to.

  3. To emit fumes.

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