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fumigate

/fjuːmɪˈgeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does fumigate mean?

verb

To kill insects or other small animals by releasing a gas or smoke, typically in a building or a field. To treat an area with a gas or smoke to kill insects or other small animals.

Example

"The farmer decided to fumigate the barn to get rid of the rodents."

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