Associations to the word «Fumed»

Wiktionary

FUMED, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of fume
FUMED OAK, noun. Oak that has been exposed to ammonia fumes to darken its color.

Dictionary definition

FUMED, adjective. (of wood) darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes; "fumed oak".

Wise words

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