fumigant

(fyo̵̅o̅mə gənt)

noun

any substance used in fumigating

Origin: < L fumigans, prp. of fumigare

See fumigant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A chemical compound used in its gaseous state as a pesticide or disinfectant.

Origin:

Origin: Latin fūmigāns, fūmigant-

Origin: , present participle of fūmigāre, to smoke; see fumigate

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