fumigation

Noun

Meaning

The act of fumigating, or applying smoke or vapor, as for disinfection.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sterilization sterilisation decontamination disinfestation smoking cleaning evaporation distillation purification sanitation ventilation airing purge extermination cleansing
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Antonyms

blight dirtying arrival pollution dirty virus
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Hypernyms

application covering coating

Examples

According to the commissioner, fumigation and vaccination are effective preventive measures against the disease. Source: Internet

Fumigation and the act of burying images are also found in both astral magic and necromancy. Source: Internet

Disinfecting is sanitising or applying disinfectant that would kill viruses, while fumigation is using insecticides to kill pets. Source: Internet

Other measures, such as random testing in various communities and mass fumigation exercises, will be employed if need be. Source: Internet

Some of the caravans are wrapped in plastic awaiting fumigation. Source: Internet

“Congratulations PortMiami for winning a $44 million grant to support the construction of a fumigation facility and other infrastructure. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

fumigant fumigatable fumigate fumigation tent fumigator fumigatory