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fumigation

 

[ หŒfjuหmษชหˆษกeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

pest control

Fumigation is a pest control method that involves filling an area with gaseous pesticides or chemicals to suffocate or eliminate pests. This process is often used in agriculture and for treating buildings infested with insects or pests. It is effective against a wide range of pests, including termites, rodents, and larvae.

Synonyms

disinfestation, gas treatment, pest eradication

Examples of usage

  • The old warehouse required fumigation to remove the rodent infestation.
  • Farmers often resort to fumigation to protect their crops from pests.
  • After the inspection, the experts recommended fumigation for total pest eradication.

Translations

Translations of the word "fumigation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fumigaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเค†เค‚ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

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 ์—ฐ๊ธฐ ์ฒ˜๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุจุฎูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fumigace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fumikรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†่’ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fumigacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fumigering

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ัƒะผะธะณะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ’แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fumigasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fumigaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'fumigation' originates from the Latin term 'fumigatio', which means 'to smoke out'. This term is derived from 'fumigare', meaning 'to smoke', which itself comes from 'fumus', meaning 'smoke'. The practice of fumigating has been used since ancient times for various purposes, including the preservation of food and the control of pests. The method has evolved over the years, becoming more sophisticated with advances in chemical knowledge. In modern contexts, fumigation is a controlled process carried out by professionals to ensure safety and effectiveness, particularly in agriculture and building maintenance.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,501, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.