What is the meaning of fumes?

noun

  • A cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas.
  • Gases ejected from an engine as waste products.

verb

  • Be mad, angry, or furious.
  • Emit a cloud of fine particles.
    • usage: "The chimney was fuming"
  • Treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests.
  • Be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face.
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