'Fumigation' definitions:
Definition of 'fumigation'
(from WordNet)
noun
The application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it
Definition of 'Fumigation'
From: GCIDE
- Fumigation \Fum`iga"tion\, n. [Cf. F. fumigation.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. The act of fumigating, or applying smoke or vapor, as for disinfection. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Vapor raised in the process of fumigating. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'fumigation'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aeration,
- aerification,
- antisepsis,
- atomization,
- decontamination,
- deodorization,
- deodorizing,
- disinfection,
- disinfestation,
- distillation,
- etherealization,
- etherification,
- evaporation,
- exhalation,
- flash pasteurization,
- fluidization,
- fractionation,
- gasification,
- hygenics,
- hygiene,
- pasteurization,
- sanitation,
- smoking,
- steaming,
- sterilization,
- sublimation,
- vaporization,
- ventilation,
- volatilization