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(1):

(v. t.) To expose to the action of fumes; to treat with vapors, smoke, etc.; as, to bleach straw by fuming it with sulphur; to fill with fumes, vapors, odors, etc., as a room.

(2):

(n.) To pass off in fumes or vapors.

(3):

(v. t.) To throw off in vapor, or as in the form of vapor.

(4):

(v. t.) To praise inordinately; to flatter.

(5):

(n.) To be as in a mist; to be dulled and stupefied.

(6):

(n.) Solid material deposited by condensation of fumes; as, lead fume (a grayish powder chiefly lead sulphate).

(7):

(n.) Rage or excitement which deprives the mind of self-control; as, the fumes of passion.

(8):

(n.) The incense of praise; inordinate flattery.

(9):

(n.) Anything vaporlike, unsubstantial, or airy; idle conceit; vain imagination.

(10):

(n.) To smoke; to throw off fumes, as in combustion or chemical action; to rise up, as vapor.

(11):

(n.) To be in a rage; to be hot with anger.

(12):

(n.) Exhalation; volatile matter (esp. noxious vapor or smoke) ascending in a dense body; smoke; vapor; reek; as, the fumes of tobacco.