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fumigator

fumigator

8.2
A machine that makes gas to kill bugs or germs
  • noun
  • /ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪtər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fumigador
  • Professionals used a fumigator to eliminate termites from the wooden beams.

Examples

  • After the outbreak, a large fumigator was brought in to sterilize the warehouse.

  • The fumigator was placed in the center of the room to ensure even distribution of the gas.

  • The fumigator was essential for pest control in the warehouse.

  • Many farmers use a fumigator to protect their crops.

  • To prevent the spread of disease, a fumigator was used to fill the area with disinfecting gas.

  • The fumigator effectively eliminated the pests that were damaging the stored grain.

  • After the infestation was confirmed, the team deployed a fumigator to eradicate the dangerous insects.

Synonyms

disinfector
vsfumigator
6.5

A machine that uses a cleaning liquid to kill germs on things and surfaces

produces disinfecting gas and also targets pests in enclosed spaces
fumer
vsfumigator
  • Specialized
9.9

A machine that makes smoke for use in labs or factories

produces gas specifically meant to disinfect or to kill pests

How Powerful

fumigator
  • Specialized
8.2
fogger
  • Specialized
3 4.4
spray
72 1.0
aerosol
12 4.7

Surface Forms

fumigator singular
fumigators plural

Morphology

fumigator = fumigate (transparent) = fumigate + or

The agent noun is a straightforward formation from the verb 'fumigate' plus the productive agentive suffix '-or'.

Etymology

Fumigator comes from the Latin word fumus meaning 'smoke' and the English word fume. So a fumigator is a machine that makes smoke or gas to clean and kill pests.