FUMIGATION

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

The application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("fumigation" is a kind of...):

application; coating; covering (the work of applying something)

Derivation:

fumigate (treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests)