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fume

UK
/fjuːm/
US
/fjum/
fume over

Translations

fumenoun
fumes
pl
UK
/fjuːm/
US
/fjum/
The fume from the factory was visible from miles away.
Дым от завода был виден за много миль.
The chemical fume in the laboratory required special ventilation.
Химическое испарение в лаборатории требовало специальной вентиляции.
Additional translations
пар
газ
Synonyms
smoke
gas
vapor
exhalation
fumes
fumeverb
fumed
Past Simple
fumed
Past Participle
fuming
Gerund
UK
/fjuːm/
US
/fjum/
кипеть от злости
She began to fume when she heard the news.
Она начала кипеть от злости, когда услышала новости.
The factory chimneys fume all day long.
Трубы завода дымят весь день.
Synonyms
boil
rage
exhale
seethe
vent
emit
smoke
fumeadjective
UK
/fjuːm/
US
/fjum/
Used attributively in compounds such as 'fume hood', 'fume cupboard'.

Definitions

fumenoun
A gas, smoke, or vapor that smells strongly or is dangerous to inhale.
The factory emitted thick fumes that polluted the air.
An angry or irritable mood.
She was in a fume after hearing the disappointing news.
fumeverb
To emit gas, smoke, or vapor.
The factory chimneys fume toxic gases into the atmosphere.
To feel or show anger or resentment.
She began to fume when she realized she had been left out of the meeting.
To expose or treat (something) with fumes, especially in order to disinfect, flavour, or colour it.
The jeweller fumed the glass with silver to give it a mirror-like finish.
fumeadjective
Relating to or designed to remove or protect against fumes (usually used before a noun).
The chemist worked under a fume hood to avoid inhaling toxic vapors.
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