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fumigation

[fyoo-mi-gey-shuhn] / ˌfyu mɪˈgeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
airing out
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Fumigation is one of the most common drywood termite control techniques.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2024

Fumigation with tobacco or tar may cause the worm to release its hold if it can not be removed by other means.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

Fumigation will settle the former; for the latter, dip the plants in a solution of tobacco-water and soft soap.

From The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition by Sutton and Sons

Fumigation in buildings is not so satisfactory, because it is difficult to confine the gases.

From House Rats and Mice Farmers' Bulletin 896 by Lantz, David E.

Shirts, Breeches and Stockings may be fumigated with Sulphur, before they are put on; and this Fumigation should be made in the open Air.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)




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