Word: Exhaust Fumes
Definition:Exhaust fumes are the gases that come out of a vehicle's engine. These gases are waste products created when fuel is burned to make the engine work. They can be harmful to the environment and to our health.
Usage Instructions: - Part of Speech: Noun (always used in plural form: "exhaust fumes"). - Context: You often hear this term when talking about cars, trucks, or any machinery that runs on fuel.
Example Sentence: - "The car released a lot of exhaust fumes, making it hard to breathe near the road."
Advanced Usage: In more technical contexts, exhaust fumes can be analyzed for different compounds, such as carbon monoxide or nitrogen oxides, which are important in discussions about pollution and environmental safety.
Word Variants: - Exhaust (noun): The system in a vehicle that lets out these gases. - Fume (noun): A general term for gas or vapor, especially harmful ones.
Different Meanings: - The word "exhaust" can also mean to tire someone out or to use up resources. - Example: "The long hike exhausted her."
Synonyms: - Emissions - Exhaust gases - Pollutants (in certain contexts)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - There aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "exhaust fumes," but you might hear phrases like: - "Up in smoke" (meaning something has been wasted or lost, similar to how exhaust fumes are wasted fuel). - "Burning the candle at both ends" (which refers to exhausting one's energy or resources).
Related Concepts: - Air pollution: Exhaust fumes contribute to air pollution, which can affect health and the environment. - Carbon footprint: The total amount of greenhouse gases produced by a person, organization, or vehicle, often related to exhaust emissions.