Fumes: meaning, definitions and examples

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fumes

[ fjuːmz ]

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air pollution

Fumes are gases or smoke that are produced by things such as cars, factories, or fires and that are harmful to breathe.

Synonyms

exhaust, smoke, vapors

Examples of usage

The fumes from the factory were causing health problems for the nearby residents.
He was coughing due to the toxic fumes coming from the exhaust pipe.

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expressing anger

If someone fumes about something, they express their anger about it in a way that is obvious to others.

Synonyms

rage, seethe, storm

Examples of usage

She was fuming about the unfair treatment she had received at work.
He fumed silently, unable to control his frustration.

Translations

Translations of the word "fumes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fumos

🇮🇳 धुएँ

🇩🇪 Dämpfe

🇮🇩 asap

🇺🇦 пари

🇵🇱 opary

🇯🇵 煙

🇫🇷 fumées

🇪🇸 humos

🇹🇷 duman

🇰🇷 연기

🇸🇦 أبخرة

🇨🇿 výpary

🇸🇰 výpary

🇨🇳 烟雾

🇸🇮 hlapi

🇮🇸 reykur

🇰🇿 түтін

🇬🇪 ორთქლი

🇦🇿 buxar

🇲🇽 humos

Word origin

The word 'fumes' originated from Middle English 'fumys' and Old French 'fum' meaning 'smoke'. The use of 'fumes' to refer to gases or vapors started in the 16th century. Over time, it became associated with air pollution and expressions of anger.