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fumigate

 

[ หˆfjumiหŒษกeษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

pest control

To fumigate means to apply a gas or vapor to a space in order to exterminate pests, microorganisms, or insects. This process is often utilized in agriculture and sanitation to ensure that facilities, such as warehouses and hotels, are free from harmful organisms. The method relies on the principles of toxicology and requires specialized equipment to ensure safety and effectiveness. Fumigation can be a critical step in maintaining health standards and protecting food supplies.

Synonyms

decontaminate, disinfect, sterilize

Examples of usage

  • They decided to fumigate the warehouse after discovering a pest infestation.
  • It's essential to fumigate your home before moving in to prevent any unwanted pests.
  • Farmers often fumigate their crops to protect them from destructive insects.

Translations

Translations of the word "fumigate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fumigar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเคเค เคธเฅ‡ เค•เฅ€เคŸ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช desinfizieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengasapi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ัƒะผั–ะณัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fumigowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‡ป่’ธใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fumiger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fumigar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fumige etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›ˆ์ฆํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฏุฎูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fumigovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fumigovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†่’ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fumigirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบรฐabrjรณta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏั‚ั–ะฝะผะตะฝ ะทะฐะปะฐะปัั‹ะทะดะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ’แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fumigasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fumigar

Etymology

The word 'fumigate' originates from the Latin term 'fumigare', which means 'to smoke'. This Latin word is derived from 'fumus', meaning 'smoke'. The use of fumigation as a pest control method has a long history, tracing back to ancient civilizations that recognized the effectiveness of smoke and vapor in preserving food and preventing infestations. Early records suggest that the Romans used various forms of fumigation for both medicinal and agricultural purposes. As science evolved, so did the processes and agents used for fumigation, transitioning to modern chemicals and techniques for better efficiency and safety. The term has retained its relevance in contemporary agriculture, public health, and pest control industries.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,998 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.