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fumigate
[ fyoo-mi-geyt ]
verb (used with object)
, fu·mi·gat·ed, fu·mi·gat·ing.
- to expose to smoke or fumes, as in disinfecting or exterminating roaches, ants, etc.
fumigate
/ ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪt /
verb
- to treat (something contaminated or infected) with fumes or smoke
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Derived Forms
- ˈfumiˌgator, noun
- ˌfumiˈgation, noun
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Other Words From
- fu·mi·ga·tion [fyoo-mi-, gey, -sh, uh, n], noun
- fu·mi·ga·to·ry [fyoo, -mi-g, uh, -tawr-ee, -gey-t, uh, -ree], adjective
- un·fu·mi·gat·ed adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fumigate1
First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin fūmigātus, past participle of fūmigāre “to smoke, fumigate,” equivalent to fūm(us) “smoke” + -igāre, combining form of agere “to drive, do”
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fumigate1
C16: from Latin fūmigāre to smoke, steam, from fūmus smoke + agere to drive, produce
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Example Sentences
The English were furious, threatening terrible things if any one attempted to fumigate them.
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I had to burn my blankets and fumigate my tent before I could sleep in it again, but I guess I had better shut up.
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A tar-pot having been found, Mr Collinson then sent the men below, to fumigate the cabin and the forepeak.
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After eating heartily, more especially after supper, they burn certain gums and herbs and fumigate themselves to produce sleep.
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If green fly makes its appearance, fumigate the house; but if only a few shoots are infested, dip them in tobacco water.
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