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fumed

/fjuːmd/ verb · British & US
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What does fumed mean?

verb

to expose to smoke or fumes, typically in order to preserve or treat something, or to give a reddish-brown color to something by exposing it to smoke or fumes.

Example

"The artist fumed the metal to give it a unique patina."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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