fumigate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests
    fume.

WordNet

Fu"mi*gate transitive verb
Etymology
L. fumigate, p. p. of fumigare to fumigate, fr. fumus smoke. See Fume, n.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Fumigated ; present participle & verbal noun Fumigating
Definitions
  1. To apply smoke to; to expose to smoke or vapor; to purify, or free from infection, by the use of smoke or vapors.
  2. To smoke; to perfume. Dryden.

Webster 1913