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fume hood
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fume hood [′fyüm ‚hu̇d]
(chemistry)
A fume-collection device over an enclosed shelf or table, so that experiments involving poisonous or unpleasant fumes or gases may be conducted away from the experimental area.
fume hood
A partial enclosure through which air is drawn to remove gases and odors within the enclosed area.
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