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- [fyoo-mi-geyt]
- /ˈfyu mɪˌgeɪt/
- /ˈfjuː.mɪ.ɡeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fyoo-mi-geyt]
- /ˈfyu mɪˌgeɪt/
Definitions of fumigation word
- verb with object fumigation to expose to smoke or fumes, as in disinfecting or exterminating roaches, ants, etc. 1
- noun fumigation The act of fumigating, or applying smoke or vapor, as for disinfection. 1
- noun fumigation smoking out vermin 1
- noun fumigation Vapor raised in the process of fumigating. 0
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Origin of fumigation
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin fūmigātus, past participle of fūmigāre to smoke, fumigate, equivalent to fūm(us) smoke + -igāre (v. suffix based on -ig-, noun derivative of agere to drive, do, as in remex, stem remig- oarsman, hence remigāre to row)
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Parts of speech for Fumigation
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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fumigation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
fumigation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fumigation
noun fumigation
- ventilation — the act of ventilating.
- airing — exposure to air or warmth, as for drying or ventilation
- disinfection — to cleanse (rooms, wounds, clothing, etc.) of infection; destroy disease germs in.
- decontamination — to make (an object or area) safe for unprotected personnel by removing, neutralizing, or destroying any harmful substance, as radioactive material or poisonous gas.
- smoking — the visible vapor and gases given off by a burning or smoldering substance, especially the gray, brown, or blackish mixture of gases and suspended carbon particles resulting from the combustion of wood, peat, coal, or other organic matter.
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