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Definition of Fumigate
1. Verb. Treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests.
Exact synonyms: Fume
Generic synonyms: Process, Treat
Derivative terms: Fume, Fumigant, Fumigation, Fumigator, Fumigator
Generic synonyms: Process, Treat
Derivative terms: Fume, Fumigant, Fumigation, Fumigator, Fumigator
Definition of Fumigate
1. v. t. To apply smoke to; to expose to smoke or vapor; to purify, or free from infection, by the use of smoke or vapors.
Definition of Fumigate
1. Verb. To disinfect, purify, or rid of vermin with the fumes of certain chemicals. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fumigate
1. to subject to fumes in order to destroy pests [v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES]
Medical Definition of Fumigate
1. To expose to the action of smoke or of fumes of any kind as a means of disinfection or eradication. Origin: L. Fumigo pp. -atus, to fumigate, fr. Fumus, smoke, + ago, to drive (05 Mar 2000)