fumigant

[ fyoo-mi-guhnt ]

noun

1. any volatile or volatilizable chemical compound used as a disinfectant or pesticide.

fumigant

/ ˈfjuːmɪɡənt /

noun

1. a substance used for fumigating

Word History and Origins

Origin of fumigant¹

1720–30; < Latin fūmigant- (stem of fūmigāns, present participle of fūmigāre ), equivalent to fūmig- ( fumigate ) + -ant- -ant

Example Sentences

The strength at which this fumigant is used is one part in 800 parts of water, and is applied as a spray.

From Project Gutenberg

Carbon-bisulphide is a liquid, the gas evolved from it being an effective fumigant.

From Project Gutenberg

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