Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fume cupboard

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.57 in modern English

Syllables: fume cup-board
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A large fume hood built into the wall of a laboratory; also provides some protection from explosion.

Example Sentences

"Mix thoroughly using a whirlimixer for 2–3 min in the fume cupboard."

Inflected Forms

fume cupboards (plural)

Questions

What does fume cupboard mean?: A large fume hood built into the wall of a laboratory; also provides some protection from explosion.

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