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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

fumigation

/ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does fumigation mean?

noun

The act of filling a place or vehicle with smoke or gas, typically to kill insects or rodents, or to disinfect a room or area. The act of treating a place or area with a gas or smoke to kill insects or rodents, or to disinfect it.

Example

"The farmer used fumigation to get rid of the rodents in his barn."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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