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A fume rose from the chemical.
What does Fume mean?
Smoke or to be angry.
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Smoke, gas, or vapor; also to be very angry.
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He began to fume after the delay.
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Fume can describe a gas or vapor, or a person quietly showing anger.
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WordFume.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningFume means Smoke or to be angry.
ExampleExample: A fume rose from the chemical.
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vaporGas-like substance or mist.
smokeRelated word that supports the meaning of fume.
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calmPeaceful state.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fume, depending on context.
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