(chemistry) A ventilated compartment in which chemical procedures may be undertaken without the escape of noxious fumes into the local environment.

oak that has been exposed to ammonia fumes to darken its color.

plural of fume date

(informal) The date on which a company (especially a startup) runs out of money or is expected to run out of money.

plural of fume cupboard

plural of fume hood

(automotive) To operate a vehicle that is low on fuel. / (idiomatic) By extension, to operate with few resources or little money.

present participle of run on fumes

(inorganic chemistry, Britain) Alternative spelling of fuming sulfuric acid

(inorganic chemistry) Any solution of sulfur trioxide in sulfuric acid; it contains pyrosulfuric acid, and is used in the manufacture of nitroglycerine etc.