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Rarefume
The correct spelling is fume.
How to pronounce fume
/fjuːm/
nounIPA: /fjuːm/
Say it like: Fum-e
The correct spelling is fume. A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale. For example: "Don't stand around in there breathing the fumes while the adhesive cures."
Usage Examples
“Don't stand around in there breathing the fumes while the adhesive cures.”
“Lead fume is a greyish powder, mainly comprising lead sulfate.”
“the fumes of passion”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale.
- 2.A material that has been vaporized from the solid or liquid state to the gas state and re-coalesced to the solid state.
- 3.Rage or excitement which deprives the mind of self-control.
- 4.Anything unsubstantial or airy; idle conceit; vain imagination.
- 5.The incense of praise; inordinate flattery.
verb
- 1.To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.
- 2.To apply or offer incense to.
- 3.To emit fumes.
- 4.To pass off in fumes or vapours.
- 5.To express or feel great anger.
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