fumes
word · lemma: fume
/ˈfjumz/
fyoomz
/fjˈuːmz/
fyoomz
Definition
Fumes are smoke, gas, or vapor with a strong smell, often harmful or poisonous, that comes from burning or chemical processes.
Usage & Nuances
'Fumes' is usually used in the plural, refers specifically to unpleasant or harmful gases. Common collocations: 'toxic fumes', 'car fumes', 'paint fumes'. Not used for natural steam or pleasant smells. Often appears in safety warnings.
Spanish: humos - gases tóxicosPortuguese (BR): fumaça - vapores tóxicosPortuguese (PT): fumo - vapores tóxicosChinese (Simplified): 烟雾 - 有毒气体Chinese (Traditional): 煙霧 - 有毒氣體Hindi: धुआं - विषैली गैसेंArabic: أبخرة - غازات سامةBengali: ধোঁয়া - বিষাক্ত গ্যাসRussian: дым - испарения (ядовитые)Japanese: 煙 - 有害ガスVietnamese: khói - hơi độcKorean: 연기 - 유해 가스Turkish: duman - zehirli gazUrdu: دھواں - زہریلی گیسIndonesian: asap - uap beracun
Example Sentences
The car engine gives off dangerous fumes.
basic
After cleaning with strong chemicals, the fumes made my eyes water.
natural
Keep the windows open so the fumes don’t build up.
natural
He coughed when he walked past the bus because of the exhaust fumes.
natural
The fumes from the factory made it hard to breathe.
basic
Exposure to paint fumes can make you sick.
basic