FUME — Definition of FUME
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
4
Anything unsubstantial or airy; idle conceit; vain imagination.
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.
4
To pass off in fumes or vapours.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fume
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