FUMIGANT

fumigant

(noun) a chemical substance used in fumigation

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

fumigant (plural fumigants)

Any substance used, in the gaseous state, to fumigate or disinfect.

Source: Wiktionary


Fu"mi*gant, a. Etym: [L. fumigans, p. pr. of fumigare. See Fumigate.]

Definition: Fuming. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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