fumaric

/fjuːmærɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or derived from smoke or fumes, especially in chemistry

“The fumaric acid produced during volcanic eruptions can have significant environmental impacts.”

2. noun

a chemical compound found in fumaric acid, used as a herbicide and fungicide

“Fumaric acid is a common ingredient in many commercial weed killers.”

Synonyms

  • fumic
  • smoky

Antonyms

  • aeriform
  • atmospheric