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Meaning of "fumigator" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FUMIGATOR

fumigator  [ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FUMIGATOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fumigator is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FUMIGATOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

fumigator

Fumigation

Fumigation is a method of pest control that completely fills an area with gaseous pesticides—or fumigants—to suffocate or poison the pests within. It is utilized for control of pests in buildings, soil, grain, and produce, and is also used during processing of goods to be imported or exported to prevent transfer of exotic organisms. This method also affects the structure itself, affecting pests that inhabit the physical structure, such as woodborers and drywood termites.

Definition of fumigator in the English dictionary

The definition of fumigator in the dictionary is someone or something which treats with fumes or smoke.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FUMIGATOR


aggregator
ˈæɡrɪˌɡeɪtə
alligator
ˈælɪˌɡeɪtə
castigator
ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪtə
conjugator
ˈkɒndʒʊˌɡeɪtə
corrugator
ˈkɒrʊˌɡeɪtə
delegator
ˈdelɪˌɡeɪtə
gaiter
ˈɡeɪtə
gater
ˈɡeɪtə
gator
ˈɡeɪtə
geta
ˈɡeɪtə
instigator
ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə
interrogator
ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪtə
investigator
ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtə
litigator
ˈlɪtɪɡeɪtə
navigator
ˈnævɪˌɡeɪtə
negator
nɪˈɡeɪtə
obligator
ˈɒblɪˌɡeɪtə
propagator
ˈprɒpəˌɡeɪtə
segregator
ˈsɛɡrɪˌɡeɪtə
tailgater
ˈteɪlˌɡeɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FUMIGATOR

fume cupboard
fume-filled
fumed
fumeless
fumelike
fumer
fumet
fumetto
fumigant
fumigate
fumigation
fumigatory
fuming sulphuric acid
fumingly
fumitories
fumitory
fumosity
fumous
fumulus
fumy

WORDS THAT END LIKE FUMIGATOR

abnegator
abrogator
administrator
arrogator
astronavigator
circumnavigator
coinvestigator
compurgator
divulgator
expurgator
fustigator
Henry the Navigator
indagator
legator
mitigator
objurgator
private investigator
promulgator
subjugator
supererogator
variegator

Synonyms and antonyms of fumigator in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fumigator» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FUMIGATOR

Find out the translation of fumigator to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fumigator from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fumigator» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

熏蒸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fumigador
570 millions of speakers

English

fumigator
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

fumigator
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مدخان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фумигатор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fumigador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

fumigator
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fumigateur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fumigator
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Räucherapparat
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

fumigator
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

fumigator
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fumigator
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

fumigator
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

fumigator
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फ्यूमिटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fumigator
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

zampirone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fumigator
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фумигатор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Fumigator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υποκαπνιστή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

beroker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fumigator
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fumigator
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fumigator

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FUMIGATOR»

The term «fumigator» is regularly used and occupies the 104.393 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FUMIGATOR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fumigator

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FUMIGATOR»

Discover the use of fumigator in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fumigator and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Farmers' Bulletin
Methyl bromide gas is dangerous and should be used only under the supervision of a qualified fumigator. Killing the Insects With Heat In the manufacture of rustic furniture, it is customary to steam the wood prior to bending, especially the older ...
‎1967
2
Annual Report of the Dept. of Agriculture
could be banked directly against the fumigator, making as close a joint as when placed upon the sod cloth. As the latter proved to be very much in the way when moving the fumigator it was removed. Cost. — The cost of building a twelve-foot ...
New York (State). Dept. of Agriculture, 1902
3
Annual Report of the Board of Control of the New York ...
could be banked directly against the fumigator, making as close a joint as when placed upon the sod-cloth. As the latter proved to be very much in the way when moving the fumigator it was removed. Cost—The cost of building a twelve-foot ...
New York State Agricultural Experiment Station. Board of Control, 1902
4
Bulletin
Cyanide holders.—On the rear cross-brace of each fumigator a cigar-box with one end removed was rigged for holding the charge of potassium cyanide. See c, Fig. 3, Plate X. A string passing through a very small hole in one of the rear ...
‎1901
5
Documents of the Assembly of the State of New York
During some of our experiments the strips of canvas at the base of the fumigator were covered with dirt, as shown at Plate XLVI. This method was finally discarded and bags half full of sand substituted, as they were found to be more easily ...
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly, 1901
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Annual Report
During some of our experiments the strips of canvas at the base of the fumigator were covered with dirt, as shown at Plate XLVI. This method was finally discarded and bags half full of sand substituted, as they were found to be more easily ...
New York (State) Dept. of Agriculture, 1901
7
Annual Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for the ...
During some of our experiments the strips of canvas at the base of the fumigator were covered with dirt, as shown at Plate XLVI. This method was finally discarded and bags half full of sand substituted, as they were found to be more easily ...
New York (State). Dept. of Agriculture, 1901
8
Annual Report of the Board of Control of the New York ...
During some of our experiments the strips of canvas at the base of the fumigator were covered with dirt, as shown at Plate XLVI. This method was finally discarded and bags half full of sand substituted, as they were found to be more easily ...
New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, 1901
9
Annual Report
During some of our experiments the strips of canvas at the base of the fumigator were covered with dirt, as shown at Plate XLVI. This method was finally discarded and bags half full of sand substituted, as they were found to be more easily ...
New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, 1901
10
Gleanings in Bee Culture
IM HE abovo fumigator lias arrived, and has been i\y tried in "Our Own Apiary." It has the ap- ^tmf pearance of any ordinary smoker. The bar- rel, however, is made of Kino, I suppose, to resist the action of the ehemical agent used, and is so ...
‎1886

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FUMIGATOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fumigator is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Fumigation Companies Compete in 12th Annual Banner Contest
“The contest allows our fumigator partners to take pride in their banners, engage in some friendly competition and promote the value of ... «PCT Magazine, Jul 15»
2
Out of the past
As requested by the board of health, council appropriated $35 to purchase a fumigator for use in buildings where contagious diseases had ... «Newark Post, Jul 15»
3
Blind woman saved from fire
A piece of furniture caught fire initially as the scented fumigator was left near the fabric for too long, Al-Shihri said. © Copyright 2015 The Saudi ... «Yahoo! Maktoob News, Jun 15»
4
Ministry to distribute 100k dengue kits in KL, Selangor, Johor
A fumigator sprays pesticide at a low-cost neighbourhood in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insider file pic, June 21, 2015. A total of 100,000 ... «The Malaysian Insider, Jun 15»
5
Ex pupil inspires others to save school
Furthermore, they hired the services of a fumigator to rid the school of termites. “We decided to settle these first because we wanted to shield ... «The Zimbabwean, Jun 15»
6
Dengue deaths rise by 100%, Health Ministry reveals
A fumigator sprays insecticide at a low-cost development in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insider file pic, June 12, 2015.The total number of ... «The Malaysian Insider, Jun 15»
7
TVXQ Take Series Of Precautions Against MERS In Order To Hold …
This will be the primary means of MERS prevention for concert goers. They plan on using a disinfectant fumigator that is 100 perfect harmless to ... «KpopStarz, Jun 15»
8
Korea battles worst drought in decades
“The military stationed in related areas is lending a helping hand on a division scale by mobilizing water wagons, trailers, fire reels, fumigator ... «The Korea Herald, Jun 15»
9
Barca – best on this planet
... team in the world and we must be grateful that when there's such a stench off the field, the beautiful game has a fumigator of this quality. «The Sun Daily, Jun 15»
10
Pesky Pocket Gophers
Aluminum phosphide fumigation does work but can only be administered by a licensed fumigator. Using a barrier mesh buried 2 feet deep ... «MyMotherLode.com, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Fumigator [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/fumigator>. Apr 2024 ».
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