fume

B2
Pronunciation
/fjuːm/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale.

Example Sentences
  • Don't stand around in there breathing the fumes while the adhesive cures.
2 Definition

A material that has been vaporized from the solid or liquid state to the gas state and re-coalesced to the solid state.

Example Sentences
  • Lead fume is a greyish powder, mainly comprising lead sulfate.
3 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • the fumes of passion
4 Definition

Anything unsubstantial or airy; idle conceit; vain imagination.

5 Definition

The incense of praise; inordinate flattery.

6 Definition

A passionate person.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

To apply or offer incense to.

3 Definition

To emit fumes.

4 Definition

To pass off in fumes or vapours.

5 Definition

To express or feel great anger.

Example Sentences
  • He’s still fuming about the argument they had yesterday.
6 Definition

To be as in a mist; to be dulled and stupefied.