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Fumigation

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Noun

1. fumigation

the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it

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Fumigation

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verb

to treat (something contaminated or infected) with fumes or smoke

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Fumigation

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verb transitiveWord forms: ˈfumiˌgated or ˈfumiˌgating

1.

to expose to the action of fumes, esp. in order to disinfect or kill the vermin in

2. Archaic

to perfume

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Fumigation

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v. fu·mi·gat·ed, fu·mi·gat·ing, fu·mi·gates

v.tr.

To subject to smoke or fumes, especially of certain chemicals, usually in order to exterminate pests or disinfect.

v.intr.

To employ smoke or fumes in order to exterminate or disinfect.

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