Meaning of fume in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /fjum/

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  1. Verb

    fume

    Definitions

    1. be mad, angry, or furious
  2. 2. emit a cloud of fine particles

    Examples

    • « The chimney was fuming »

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  3. 3. treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests

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  4. 4. be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face

  5. Noun

    fume

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French fumer (verb), from Latin fumare‘to smoke’

    Definitions

    1. a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

    Derived terms

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