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

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fumigate

fumets
fumette
fumettes
fumetti
fumetto
fumewort
fumid
fumidashi
fumidawara
fumidity
fumier
fumiest
fumiferous
fumigant
fumigants
fumigate (current term)
fumigated
fumigates
fumigating
fumigation
fumigations
fumigator
fumigators
fumigatory
fumily
fuming
fuming sulfuric acid
fuming sulphuric acid
fumingly
fumish

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