👉 Fatty fumes refer to the unpleasant, often acrid odors produced by the incomplete combustion of fats and oils. When these substances burn too quickly or with insufficient oxygen, they release volatile organic compounds, including aldehydes, ketones, and other hydrocarbons that have a strong, often pungent smell reminiscent of cooking fats or old rubber. This phenomenon is commonly associated with issues like faulty stoves, grills, or open fires, where the rapid oxidation of fats leads to the formation of these noxious fumes, creating an uncomfortable and sometimes hazardous environment.
