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Meaning of fumes
noun
- A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale. Example: Don't stand around in there breathing the fumes while the adhesive cures.
- A material that has been vaporized from the solid or liquid state to the gas state and re-coalesced to the solid state. Example: Lead fume is a greyish powder, mainly comprising lead sulfate.
- Rage or excitement which deprives the mind of self-control. Example: the fumes of passion
- Anything unsubstantial or airy; idle conceit; vain imagination.
- The incense of praise; inordinate flattery.
verb
- To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.
- To apply or offer incense to.
- To emit fumes.
- To pass off in fumes or vapours.
- To express or feel great anger. Example: He’s still fuming about the argument they had yesterday.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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