fume
CEFR: B2
Harmful, noxious, foul-smelling gas, smoke, or vapor emitted by burning fuel, chemicals, or vehicle exhausts; or to be extremely angry.
Synonyms
- emissions
- effluvium
- exhaust
Common Collocations
- exhaust fumes
- toxic fumes
- choking on fumes
Example Sentence
Transitioning municipal bus fleets to electric motors eliminates toxic nitrogen oxide fumes from crowded city streets.