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fumigate

verb
/ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪt/

Meaning

to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes

Example Sentences

They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects.

Synonyms

disinfect, sanitize, purify, cleanse

Antonyms

contaminate, infect

Collocations

fumigate the house, fumigate the warehouse, fumigate room

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