fumes

[US]/fjuːmz/
[UK]/fjuːmz/

Translation

n.smoke or gas that smells strongly or is dangerous to breathe
v.emit smoke, gas, or vapor

Phrases & Collocations

exhaust fumes

fumes rising

choking fumes

toxic fumes

fumes cleared

vent fumes

fumes filled

detecting fumes

fumes escaped

engine fumes

Example Sentences

the car's fumes filled the garage.

he coughed from the fumes of the fire.

the factory released thick black fumes into the air.

we could smell the fumes from a distance.

the fumes irritated her eyes and throat.

the mechanic worked near the fumes of gasoline.

ventilate the area to clear the fumes.

the chemical fumes were toxic and dangerous.

he was overcome by the fumes of the paint.

the fumes from the exhaust were unpleasant.

the firefighters battled the blaze amidst heavy fumes.

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