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fume

[fyoom]

fume Definition

  • 1smoke, gas, or vapor that smells strongly or is dangerous to inhale
  • 2be in a state of anger or annoyance

Using fume: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fume" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The fumes from the factory were making people sick.

  • Example

    She was fuming with anger when she heard the news.

  • Example

    The car was fuming smoke from the exhaust pipe.

  • Example

    He fumed silently while waiting for the train.

fume Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fume

Antonyms for fume

Idioms Using fume

  • go up in fumes

    to fail or be destroyed in a dramatic way

    Example

    The company's reputation went up in fumes after the scandal broke out.

  • extremely angry or furious

    Example

    She was fuming mad when she found out that her project had been canceled.

  • to be extremely angry or furious

    Example

    He was fuming with rage when he saw the damage to his car.

Phrases with fume

  • a ventilation system used to capture and remove harmful gases, vapors, or dusts from a laboratory

    Example

    The chemist worked under the fume hood to avoid inhaling toxic fumes.

  • an enclosed space where materials can be tested for their reaction to fumes or gases

    Example

    The new paint was tested in the fume chamber to ensure it was safe for use.

  • an occurrence where passengers or crew members on an airplane are exposed to toxic fumes

    Example

    The airline investigated the fume event that occurred on the flight to determine the cause.

Origins of fume

from Old French 'fum', from Latin 'fumus'

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Summary: fume in Brief

The term 'fume' [fyoom] refers to smoke, gas, or vapor that is often harmful or unpleasant to inhale. It also means to be in a state of anger or annoyance, as in 'She was fuming with anger when she heard the news.' The term extends into phrases like 'fume hood,' and idioms like 'fuming mad,' denoting extreme anger.