fume cupboard

noun

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

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Meanings

nounfume cupboard (plural fume cupboards)

plural fume cupboards

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

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

    2013, Raman Mistry, Manual of Nuclear Medicine Procedures, page 62

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APA

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Chicago

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