fumigate
/ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪt/
verb
- To expose something to smoke or chemical fumes in order to disinfect it or kill pests (like insects, bacteria, or mold).
- Farmers often fumigate grain silos to protect the harvest from weevils.
- The exterminator will fumigate the entire house to get rid of termites.
- Before moving into the old apartment, we had to fumigate the rooms to remove the musty smell.
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