Fumigant: meaning, definitions and examples

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fumigant

 

[ หˆfjuหmษชษกษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fumigante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเค‚เค† เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fumigant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fumigan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ัƒะผั–ะณะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fumigant

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‡ป่’ธๅ‰ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fumigant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fumigante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fumigant

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ๊ธฐ์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจูŠุฏ ุงู„ุฏุฎุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fumigant

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fumigant

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†่’ธๅ‰‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fumigant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reyรฐandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ัƒะผะธะณะฐะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fumigant

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.