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Webster 1913 Edition
Fumigation
Fumˊiga′tion
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
fumigation
.] 1.
The act of fumigating, or applying smoke or vapor, as for disinfection.
2.
Vapor raised in the process of fumigating.
Webster 1828 Edition
Fumigation
FUMIGA'TION
,Noun.
1.
The act of smoking or applying smoke, as in chimistry for softening a metal, or in the healing art by inhaling the smoke of certain substances. Expectoration is often assisted and sometimes ulcers of the lungs healed by fumigation. Fumigation is also used in cleansing infected rooms.2.
Vapors; scent raised by fire.Definition 2024
fumigation
fumigation
English
Noun
fumigation (countable and uncountable, plural fumigations)
- The act of fumigating, or applying smoke or vapor, as for disinfection.
- Vapor raised in the process of fumigating.
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