Fume has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
2
A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale.
Verb
1
be mad, angry, or furious
2
emit a cloud of fine particles
"The chimney was fuming"
3
treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests
4
be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face
5
To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.
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