fumes

fumes · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Unpleasant or harmful gas, smoke, or vapor given off by something burning or by chemicals.

  2. 2.

    Gases or vapors that can be dangerous when inhaled.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    exhaust fumes — gases from vehicle engines
  • •
    toxic fumes — poisonous vapors

Related words

Antonyms: fresh_air
See also: fume, pollution, smoke, vapor
Synonyms: exhaust, gas, smoke, vapor

Etymology

Plural of fume, from Latin fumus ("smoke, steam, vapor"). Related to fumigate.