fumigant
[ fyoo-mi-guhnt ]
noun
any volatile or volatilizable chemical compound used as a disinfectant or pesticide.
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The strength at which this fumigant is used is one part in 800 parts of water, and is applied as a spray.
Garden Pests in New Zealand | D. MillerCarbon-bisulphide is a liquid, the gas evolved from it being an effective fumigant.
Garden Pests in New Zealand | D. Miller
British Dictionary definitions for fumigant
fumigant
/ (ˈfjuːmɪɡənt) /
noun
a substance used for fumigating
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