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Fumigating: meaning, definitions and examples

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fumigating

 

[ หˆfjuหmษชหŒษกeษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

pest control

Fumigating refers to the process of using chemical vapors or gases to disinfect or purify an area, especially to eliminate pests or pathogens. It is commonly used in agriculture, shipping, and building treatment to protect against infestations. Fumigation involves sealing an area and releasing a fumigant that penetrates materials, killing harmful organisms.

Synonyms

decontaminating, disinfecting, sterilizing

Examples of usage

  • The company specializes in fumigating homes for termites.
  • Farmers are fumigating their fields to prevent crop diseases.
  • After the shipment was delayed, fumigating the cargo became necessary.
  • They were fumigating the entire warehouse for rodent control.

Translations

Translations of the word "fumigating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fumigaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเคเค† เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Begasung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fumigasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ัƒะผั–ะณะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fumigacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‡ป่’ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fumigation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fumigaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fumigasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ“จ๋ฏธ๊ฒŒ์ด์…˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุจุฎูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fumigace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fumigรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†่’ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fumigacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dampun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ัƒะผะธะณะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ’แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fumigasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fumigaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'fumigate' comes from the Latin word 'fumigare', which means 'to smoke'. This, in turn, derives from 'fumus', meaning 'smoke'. The process of fumigation can be traced back to ancient civilizations that used smoke to purify and protect their living spaces. The use of chemical agents in fumigation emerged in the 19th century as technology advanced, allowing for the development of more effective and efficient methods for pest control and disinfection. Fumigation gained importance in agriculture to control pests and diseases affecting crops, and in the shipping industry to protect cargo from infestations. Over time, the methods and agents used in fumigation have continued to evolve, adapting to changing knowledge about safety and environmental impact.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,637 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.