fumigate

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Pronunciation

/ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪt/

Definition of fumigate

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

verb

(transitive)To disinfect, purify, or rid of vermin with the fumes of certain chemicals.

“They fumigated the Church with burnt wool and feathers instead of incense, put foul water into the holy-water basins, and celebrated a parody on the Church-service, the mock Abbot officiating at the altar; […]”
“‘Pest control are coming too. They’ll be fumigating the place.’”

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

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