fumigator

/ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪtər/
noun
  1. A person whose job is to fumigate buildings, ships, or other spaces.
    • My uncle works as a licensed fumigator for a large pest control company.
    • The fumigator arrived early in the morning to treat the warehouse.
    • The fumigator checked all the seals on the tent before releasing the gas.
  2. A device or machine used to produce and release fumigating chemicals or smoke.
    • The portable fumigator runs on a battery and is easy to carry.
    • The old fumigator in the basement still works, but it needs a new hose.
    • We used a small fumigator to treat the greenhouse for aphids.
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