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fume
The noun carries a heavy sensory association with chemical sharpness and pollution, evoking a feeling of suffocation or toxicity. It is almost always used in the plural to describe the collective smell of exhaust or industrial chemicals, creating an image of a hazy, oppressive atmosphere.
Countable when referring to specific types of gases (the fumes from several different chemicals). Uncountable when referring to the general presence of gas in the air (the room was full of fume).
Meanings
Phrasal Verbs
fume over
to remain angry or dwell on a grievance for a long period
She spent the entire weekend fuming over the unfair criticism from her boss.
fume away
to continuously emit gas or smoke over a period of time
The old engine continued to fume away in the driveway, filling the air with acrid smoke.