fumigating

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of using smoke or gases to destroy pests, especially insects, in foodstuffs, buildings, or the open air.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fumigating
gambling , rambling , mumbling

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Variants

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fumigate , fumigated , fumigates , fumigating , fumigation , fumigations , fumigator , fumigators

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'fumigare', meaning 'to smoke'.

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Trivia

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1. Fumigating was used extensively during the Roman Empire to control pests and prevent the spread of diseases.

2. Fumigating is still used today in modern agriculture to protect crops from insects and other pests.

3. Fumigating is also used in the preservation of museum specimens to prevent the growth of pests and preserve the specimens for future generations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pest control: Fumigating is a common method of pest control, used to eliminate pests from various environments, such as buildings, crops, and transportation vehicles.

2. Disinfection: Fumigating is also used as a method of disinfection, to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms from enclosed spaces, such as hospitals and laboratories.

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Culture

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Fumigating has been used historically to control pests and prevent the spread of diseases. It is commonly used in agriculture to protect crops from insects and other pests. In the medical field, fumigating is used to disinfect areas and control the spread of diseases.

How to Memorize "fumigating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pest control technician wearing a protective suit, releasing a cloud of smoke or gas into a building or field to eliminate pests.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fumigating' with the idea of using smoke or gas to eliminate pests or disinfect an area.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'F-U-M-I-G-A-T-E': 'F' for Fumigation, 'U' for Using, 'M' for Method, 'I' for Insects, 'G' for Gas, 'A' for Against, 'T' for Pests, and 'E' for Elimination.

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