Meaning of FUMIGATE
| Pronunciation: | | 'fyoomu`geyt
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| | Definition: | | [v] treat with fumes, expose to fumes, esp. with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests |
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| | Synonyms: | | fume |
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| | See Also: | | process, treat | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Fu"mi*gate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fumigated}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Fumigating}.] [L. fumigate, p. p. of fumigare to
fumigate, fr. fumus smoke. See {Fume}, n.]
1. To apply smoke to; to expose to smoke or vapor; to purify,
or free from infection, by the use of smoke or vapors.
2. To smoke; to perfume. --Dryden.
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| | Related Terms: | | aerate, aerify, antisepticize, aromatize, atomize, autoclave, boil, carbonate, cense, chlorinate, cleanse, decontaminate, delouse, disinfect, distill, embalm, emit, etherify, etherize, evaporate, exhale, fluidize, fractionate, freshen the air, fume, gasify, give off, hydrogenate, hygienize, incense, odorize, oxygenate, pasteurize, perfume, purify, reek, sanitate, sanitize, scent, send out, smoke, spray, steam, sterilize, sublimate, sublime, thurify, vaporize, ventilate, volatilize |
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