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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."

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