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fumigator

1 7.5

A person who uses gas to kill bugs or germs in buildings

noun
/ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪtər/

: fumigador

The fumigator said I may not be able to go back into my apartment for weeks.

Examples

Get us a fumigator, fellas.

Everything We Loved (2014)
The fumigator arrived early to prepare for the pest control treatment in the building.
Vanessa, these roach and small rodent fumigators?

Beautiful (2000)
After the fumigator finished his work, we could finally return to our home without worrying about pests.
Before the fumigator started, he explained how the chemicals would help eliminate the infestation.

Synonyms

exterminator

vsfumigator

41 4.2

A person who removes unwanted insects or small animals from homes and buildings

also disinfects areas using chemical fumes rather than just removing pests

terminator

vsfumigator

1 6.8

A person who gets rid of pests like rats and insects in buildings

uses chemical fumes to disinfect areas as well as remove pests

disinfestation officer

vsfumigator

Specialized

9.5

A person who removes pests like rats or insects using sprays and traps

uses chemical fumes specifically and disinfects the area as well

eradicator

vsfumigator

8.5

A person who removes pests like rats and insects from buildings

focuses on disinfecting with chemical fumes in addition to pest removal

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. That's why a fumigator can mean a person who uses smoke or gas to disinfect a place or remove pests.