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Old 10th Feb 2014, 18:26
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Cantiflas
 
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Gases and vapours

MrDK
Is that better?
However the term "fumes" has been used for many years with respect to actual
(or perceived) unusual gases or vapours in aircraft.

The reason might found in the UK dictionary definition of "fumes":

Amounts of gas or vapour with a strong smell or dangerous to inhale.
Ref Oxford English Dictionary.
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