Definition of Fume
Fume
fume
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to feel or express great irritation or anger;
e.g. She began to fume about their interference in her decision-making process.
(verb)
to emit vapor, smoke, or some other gas, often one that smells strongly;
e.g. The crater began to fume with a toxic-smelling gas.
(verb)
to expose something to a particular vapor/gas for some purpose or as a treatment;
e.g. The pest control company sent people to fume the house to get rid of the bugs.
(noun)
vapor, smoke, or gas that is emitted by something, especially that which has a strong/irritating smell or is toxic/dangerous to inhale (often used as "fumes");
e.g. The garage was filled with the fumes from the car's malfunctioning engine.
(noun)
the suspension of pungent-smelling particles in the air, resulting in a foul odor;
e.g. He left a fume of cigarette smoke wherever he went.
(noun)
some strong emotion, such as excitement or anger, that affects one's reasoning and impairs one's judgement;
e.g. He committed acts of violence in a fume of protectiveness for his family.
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