to apply smoke, vapor, or gas to something in order to disinfect or purify it, especially to kill pests.
fum+ig+ate
Shared component: fum · smoke
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fum
smoke
Related forms: fum · 7 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesVery angry; furious
fum+ing
Shared component: fum · smoke
a hole or vent in a volcanic area from which hot gases and smoke escape.
fum+arole
Shared component: fum · smoke
a chemical substance used in the form of fumes to disinfect or rid an area of pests.
fum+ig+ant
Shared component: fum · smoke
perfumedExtended relation
having a pleasant smell, often because perfume has been added
perfume+ed
Extended relation: fum · smoke
perfumerExtended relation
a person who makes and sells perfumes
perfume+er
Extended relation: fum · smoke
fumigationExtended relation
The process of using chemical fumes to disinfect an area or to kill pests such as insects or rodents.
fumig+ation
Extended relation: fum · smoke