fumigate

fumigate definition - medical

fu·mi·gate (fyo͞oˈmĭ-gātˌ)

verb
To subject to smoke or fumes, usually in order to exterminate pests or disinfect.

Related Forms:

  • fuˌmi·gaˈtion noun

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