Fuminess

/ˈfjuːminəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being fumy; the condition of producing, emitting, or containing fumes.

Etymology

From 'fumy' (containing or producing fumes) plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness,' creating an abstract noun to describe the quality of fume production.

Kelly Says

The fuminess of volcanic regions was especially notable to ancient peoples, who saw steaming vents and sulfurous fumes as entrances to the underworld and divine spaces.

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