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fumigation

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fu·mi·gate  (fym-gt)
v. fu·mi·gat·ed, fu·mi·gat·ing, fu·mi·gates
v.tr.
To subject to smoke or fumes, usually in order to exterminate pests or disinfect.
v.intr.
To employ smoke or fumes in order to exterminate or disinfect.
[Latin fmigre, fmigt-, to smoke : fmus, smoke + agere, to drive, make; see ag- in Indo-European roots.]
fumi·gation n.
fumi·gator n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.fumigation - the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it
application, coating, covering - the work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";
Translations
fumigation [ˌfjuːmɪˈgeɪʃən] N → fumigación f
fumigation [ˌfjuːmɪˈgeɪʃən] n → désinfection f, désinfection f par fumigation
fumigation [ˌfjuːmɪˈgeɪʃ/ən] n → fumigazione f
fumigation [ˌfjuːmɪˈgeɪʃ/ən] n → fumigazione f


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However, they must keep epidemics away somehow or other, and fumigation is cheaper than soap.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
The apartment was very far removed from the old man's chamber, but Mr Quilp deemed it prudent, as a precaution against infection from fever, and a means of wholesome fumigation, not only to smoke, himself, without cessation, but to insist upon it that his legal friend did the like.
The Old Curiosity Shop by Dickens, Charles View in context
I am not acquainted with the process which is in use, but believe that fumigation is the principal agency employed.
Typee by Melville, Herman View in context
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