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- [fyoo-mi-geyt]
- /ˈfyu mɪˌgeɪt/
- /ˈfjuː.mɪ.ɡeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fyoo-mi-geyt]
- /ˈfyu mɪˌgeɪt/
Definitions of fumigate word
- verb with object fumigate to expose to smoke or fumes, as in disinfecting or exterminating roaches, ants, etc. 1
- noun fumigate Apply the fumes of certain chemicals to (an area) to disinfect it or to rid it of vermin. 1
- transitive verb fumigate smoke out 1
- verb fumigate If you fumigate something, you get rid of germs or insects from it using special chemicals. 0
- verb fumigate to treat (something contaminated or infected) with fumes or smoke 0
- verb transitive fumigate to expose to the action of fumes, esp. in order to disinfect or kill the vermin in 0
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Origin of fumigate
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin fūmigātus, past participle of fūmigāre to smoke, fumigate, equivalent to fūm(us) smoke + -igāre (v. suffix based on -ig-, noun derivative of agere to drive, do, as in remex, stem remig- oarsman, hence remigāre to row)
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Parts of speech for Fumigate
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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fumigate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
fumigate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fumigate
verb fumigate
- decontaminate — To decontaminate something means to remove all germs or dangerous substances from it.
- vaporize — to cause to change into vapor.
- deodorize — If you deodorize something, you remove unpleasant smells from it.
- purify — to make pure; free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates: to purify metals.
- sterilize — to destroy microorganisms in or on, usually by bringing to a high temperature with steam, dry heat, or boiling liquid.
Antonyms for fumigate
verb fumigate
- dirty — soiled with dirt; foul; unclean: dirty laundry.
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