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Definition of fumigation

fumigation

/ˌfjuː.mɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
fu · mi · ga · tion
Plural:fumigations
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fumigation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of applying chemical smoke, vapor, or gas to an enclosed area in order to disinfect it or exterminate pests.

Example

"The homeowners had to stay in a hotel for three days during the tented fumigation for termites."

2

A cloud of aromatic or medicinal smoke, vapor, or fumes used for purification, scenting, or historical medical treatment.

Example

"Ancient physicians often prescribed herbal fumigations to purify sickrooms during outbreaks of disease."

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• Rhymes for fumigation

• Nearby Words

fumbler
fume
fumigate
fumigation
fumigator
fumingly
fumitory

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Late Latin fumigationem, a noun of action from the verb fumigare ('to smoke' or 'to fumigate'), ultimately derived from Latin fumus ('smoke, steam, or vapor').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fumigation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fumigation
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