Fumigant

Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːmɪɡənt/

Definitions of fumigant

noun a substance that is used to fumigate or disinfect an area by killing pests or bacteria

Example Sentences

A1 Farmers use fumigants to protect their crops from pests.

A2 The fumigant was sprayed in the warehouse to kill insects.

B1 Before using fumigants, it is important to read and follow the safety instructions.

B2 The fumigant used in the greenhouse was effective in controlling the spread of disease.

C1 The researchers conducted a study on the long-term effects of fumigants on soil health.

C2 The company developed a new fumigant that is environmentally friendly and highly efficient.

Examples of fumigant in a Sentence

formal The agriculture industry uses fumigants to control pests and diseases in crops.

informal My neighbor had to use a fumigant to get rid of termites in their house.

slang I heard you can use that fumigant stuff to clear out a room real quick.

figurative His words were like a fumigant, clearing out all the doubts and uncertainties in my mind.

Grammatical Forms of fumigant

• past tense: fumigated
• plural: fumigants
• comparative: more fumigant
• superlative: most fumigant
• present tense: fumigates
• future tense: will fumigate
• perfect tense: has fumigated
• continuous tense: is fumigating
• singular: fumigant
• positive degree: fumigant
• infinitive: to fumigate
• gerund: fumigating
• participle: fumigating

Origin and Evolution of fumigant

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fumigant' originated from the Latin word 'fumigare' which means 'to smoke'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to substances that produce smoke for disinfection or pest control purposes, the term 'fumigant' has evolved to encompass a wider range of chemicals and methods used to eliminate pests or pathogens through fumigation.