English Explanatory Dictionary

fumigate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To disinfect, purify, or rid of vermin with the fumes of certain chemicals.

Pronunciation

/ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fumigate.wav

Word forms

fumigate fumigates fumigating fumigated

Etymology

First attested in 1530; borrowed from Latin fūmigātus, perfect passive participle of fūmigō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from fūmus (“smoke”).

Derived words

fumigable fumigatable fumigation fumigator refumigate refumigation unfumigated
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