FUMIGATION

fumigation

(noun) the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

fumigation (countable and uncountable, plural fumigations)

The act of fumigating, or applying smoke or vapor, as for disinfection.

Vapor raised in the process of fumigating.

Source: Wiktionary


Fum`iga"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. fumigation.]

1. The act of fumigating, or applying smoke or vapor, as for disinfection.

2. Vapor raised in the process of fumigating.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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