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fume
noun
verb
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- F
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- UM
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
fjuːm
Meaning
Definitions
noun
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
verb
be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face
verb
be mad, angry, or furious
verb
treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests
verb
emit a cloud of fine particles
“The chimney was fuming”
In context
Example Sentences
The chimney was fuming
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