fumes

/fjuːmz/

IPA: /F Y UW1 M Z/

noun

1
A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale.
“Don't stand around in there breathing the fumes while the adhesive cures.”
2
A material that has been vaporized from the solid or liquid state to the gas state and re-coalesced to the solid state.
“Lead fume is a greyish powder, mainly comprising lead sulfate.”
3
Rage or excitement which deprives the mind of self-control.
“the fumes of passion”
4
Anything unsubstantial or airy; idle conceit; vain imagination.
5
The incense of praise; inordinate flattery.
6
A passionate person.

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.
“He’s still fuming about the argument they had yesterday.”
6
To be as in a mist; to be dulled and stupefied.

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