fumes

Meanings

• noun

  A collective noun for a group of gases, vapors, or smoke. Often used to describe the unpleasant or harmful gases emitted by vehicles or industrial processes.

  - "The factory was ordered to reduce its fumes to meet emissions standards."
  - "The smell of fumes from the gas station made me dizzy."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fumes
grooms , rooms , zooms

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Variants

List of all variants of fumes that leads to same result
fume , fumes , fumier , fumiest , fumy , in a fume , on fumes , fumed , fuming , Pouilly-Fume , Pouilly-Fumes

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'fume', meaning 'smoke'.

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Trivia

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1. Fumes can be seen rising from volcanic vents or geysers.

2. Some perfumes and fragrances are made from natural fumes, such as essential oils.

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Related Concepts

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1. Emissions: Fumes are a type of emission, often referring to harmful gases released into the air by industrial processes or vehicles.

2. Air pollution: Fumes contribute to air pollution, which can have negative effects on human health and the environment.

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Culture

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In literature, fumes are often used to represent pollution, danger, or mystery. For example, in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', the creature is described as emitting 'foul fumes' that repel those around him.

How to Memorize "fumes"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cloud of unpleasant-smelling gas or smoke to remember the meaning of fumes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fumes' with 'pollution' or 'harmful gases' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'F is for Fumes, which are Foul and Unpleasant Smells' to help remember the definition.

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