Fumigant: meaning, definitions and examples
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fumigant
[ หfjuหmษชษกษnt ]
pest control
A fumigant is a chemical used to disinfect or purify an area or substance by producing gas or vapor. It is typically employed to control pests or pathogens in various settings, including agriculture and buildings.
Synonyms
disinfectant, insecticide, pesticide, sterilant.
Examples of usage
- The fumigant was effective in eliminating the termites.
- Farmers often use a fumigant to protect their crops from insects.
- Make sure to ventilate the area after using the fumigant.
- The exterminator applied the fumigant in all affected areas.
Translations
Translations of the word "fumigant" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fumigante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคเค เคเคฐเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Fumigant
๐ฎ๐ฉ fumigan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะผัะณะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ fumigant
๐ฏ๐ต ็ป่ธๅค
๐ซ๐ท fumigant
๐ช๐ธ fumigante
๐น๐ท fumigant
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ๊ธฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุจูุฏ ุงูุฏุฎุงู
๐จ๐ฟ fumigant
๐ธ๐ฐ fumigant
๐จ๐ณ ็่ธๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ fumigant
๐ฎ๐ธ reyรฐandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะผะธะณะฐะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแฃแแแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fumigant
๐ฒ๐ฝ fumigante
Etymology
The word 'fumigant' originates from the Latin word 'fumigare,' which means 'to smoke' or 'to give off smoke.' This term is derived from 'fumus,' meaning 'smoke.' The usage of the word in English dates back to the early 20th century when it was adopted to refer specifically to substances employed in fumigation processes, particularly in agriculture for pest control and in buildings to eradicate termites or other pests. The increase in agricultural practices and the need for efficient pest management led to the development and usage of various chemical fumigants, enhancing the word's presence in both scientific literature and practical applications.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,271 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 30274 mew
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