fumigate Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪt/
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Fumigate as a Verb
1
To disinfect, purify, or rid of vermin with the fumes of certain chemicals.
2
To check (a train) for stragglers and remove them before a turnaround.
Word Forms & Grammar
fumigate (third-person singular simple present fumigates, present participle fumigating, simple past and past participle fumigated)
Words That Rhyme With Fumigate
Origin of Fumigate
First attested in 1530; borrowed from Latin fūmigātus, perfect passive participle of fūmigō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from fūmus (“smoke”).
Word Facts for Fumigate
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪt/ |
| Meaning | To disinfect, purify, or rid of vermin with the fumes of certain chemicals |
| Verb forms | fumigates, fumigating, fumigated |