fumigate — to disinfect or purify an area by using smoke, gas, or vapor to kill harmful insects, bacteria, or other pests
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to disinfect or purify an area by using smoke, gas, or vapor to kill harmful insects, bacteria, or other pests
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪt/
Korean meaning: 해충이나 세균을 죽이기 위해 연기나 가스로 소독하다, 훈증하다
Korean pronunciation: **퓨**미게이트
Example Sentences
- The cruise ship had to fumigate every cabin after discovering a cockroach colony in the kitchen.
- My landlord decided to fumigate the apartment, so I'm temporarily living with my cat at my mom's place.
- The grain storage facility must be fumigated regularly to prevent insect damage.
fumigate
VERB//ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪt//
to disinfect or purify an area by using smoke, gas, or vapor to kill harmful insects, bacteria, or other pests
to disinfect or purify an area by using smoke, gas, or vapor to kill harmful insects, bacteria, or other pests
Fumigate the space, navigate the maze, investigate the case!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 유래된 단어로, '연기를 피우다'라는 의미에서 시작되었습니다. 고대 로마인들이 집을 정화할 때 향을 피웠던 관습에서 나온 말입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cruise ship had to fumigate every cabin after discovering a cockroach colony in the kitchen.”
“My landlord decided to fumigate the apartment, so I'm temporarily living with my cat at my mom's place.”
“The grain storage facility must be fumigated regularly to prevent insect damage.”
“After finding termites, they had to fumigate the entire house and camp in the backyard for three days.”
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