fumigator

fu·mi·ga·tor

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fyoo-mi-gey-ter]
- /ˈfyu mɪˌgeɪ tər/
- /ˈfjuːmɪgeɪtə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fyoo-mi-gey-ter]
- /ˈfyu mɪˌgeɪ tər/

Definitions of fumigator word

noun fumigator a person or thing that fumigates. 1
noun fumigator a structure in which plants are fumigated to destroy insects. 1
noun fumigator One who fumigates. 1
noun fumigator An apparatus for fumigating. 0

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Origin of fumigator

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1850-55; fumigate + -or2

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Parts of speech for Fumigator

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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fumigator popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for fumigator

noun fumigator

cleanser — A cleanser is a liquid or cream that you use for cleaning your skin.
cosmetic — Cosmetics are substances such as lipstick or powder, which people put on their face to make themselves look more attractive.
smoke screen — a mass of dense smoke produced to conceal an area, vessel, or plane from the enemy.
disinfectant — any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms.
antiperspirant — an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce or prevent perspiration

All 18 Synonyms of fumigator