fume Pronunciation & Definition

definition: a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

example: When I mixed the acid with the mystery substance toxic fumes were produced.

speech part: noun

synonyms: smoke

definition: to be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face

example: My shirt is wet due to my excessive fuming.

speech part: verb

synonyms: reek

definition: to be mad, angry, or furious

example: They fumed for hours after losing the baseball game.

speech part: verb

synonyms:

definition: to treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests

example: The exterminator wanted to fume my house to get rid of all the insects running around.

speech part: verb

synonyms: fumigate

definition: to emit a cloud of fine particles

example: The beaker is fuming as we speak.

speech part: verb

synonyms: smoke