Fumigate
Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːməˌɡeɪt/
Fumigate (verb)
- To fill a place with a poisonous gas so insects or other small animals die.
- To use a chemical gas to destroy harmful microorganisms in a room or container.
Examples
- The landlord fumigates the apartment to kill pests with gas.
- They fumigate the storage room to kill pests with gas.