fuming

1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Fume Source: opted

2. a. Producing fumes, or vapors. Source: opted

3. Producing fumes, or vapors. Cadet's fuming liquid (Chem.), alkarsin. -- Fuming liquor of Libsvius (Old Chem.), stannic chloride; the chloride of tin, SnCl4, forming a colorless, mobile liquid which fumes in the air. Mixed with water it solidifies to the so-called butter of tin. -- Fuming sulphuric acid. (Chem.) Same as Disulphuric acid, uder Disulphuric. Source: webster

4. Producing fumes, or vapors. Cadet's fuming liquid (Chem.),alkarsin.-- Fuming liquor of Libsvius (Old Chem.), stannic chloride; thechloride of tin, SnCl4, forming a colorless, mobile liquid whichfumes in the air. Mixed with water it solidifies to the so-calledbutter of tin.-- Fuming sulphuric acid. (Chem.) Same as Disulphuric acid, uderDisulphuric. Source: adambom

5. j:100 v be mad, angry, or furious v emit a cloud of fine particles v treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests v be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face Source: ecdict

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