Definitions

1. verb

to kill insects, bacteria, or other pests in a place, especially by releasing fumes, typically using smoke or gas

“The pest control service came to fumigate the house to get rid of the termites.”

2. verb

to fill with fumes, typically in order to disinfect or purify something

“The hospital staff fumigated the room with a special gas to kill the bacteria.”

3. noun

the act of fumigating, especially for pest control

“The fumigation of the warehouse was necessary to get rid of the rodents.”

4. noun

a substance used for fumigating, typically a gas or smoke

“The fumigant used in the house was a mixture of chemicals.”