Fumigate

Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːməˌɡeɪt/

Definitions of fumigate

verb to apply fumigants to disinfect or purify

Example Sentences

A1 The pest control company will fumigate the house to get rid of bugs.

A2 It is important to fumigate the entire area to ensure all pests are eliminated.

B1 The hotel had to fumigate the rooms after a guest reported seeing cockroaches.

B2 The agricultural company fumigated the crops to protect them from insects and diseases.

C1 The government issued a mandate to fumigate all public buildings to prevent the spread of disease.

C2 The fumigation process was completed by trained professionals to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Examples of fumigate in a Sentence

formal The pest control company will fumigate the entire building to eliminate any insects or rodents.

informal My neighbor had to fumigate their house because of a termite infestation.

slang I heard they had to fumigate the place after that wild party last night.

figurative In order to start fresh, sometimes we need to fumigate our minds from negative thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of fumigate

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

Origin and Evolution of fumigate

First Known Use: 1623 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fumigate' originated from the Latin word 'fumigatus', which means 'to fumigate or smoke'. It is derived from the Latin word 'fumus' meaning 'smoke'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of applying smoke or fumes to disinfect or purify a space, the meaning of 'fumigate' has evolved to include the use of chemical agents or gases to eliminate pests or pathogens.