Definition

A person or device that uses chemicals to kill pests or disinfect an area by releasing fumes.

Example

The fumigator arrived early in the morning to treat the warehouse for pests.

Conversation

Did you hear that they hired a fumigator for the old building?

Really? I thought they were just going to clean it up.

Nope, they said it needed more than just cleaning; a fumigator was necessary.

That makes sense; I hope it helps get rid of any pests.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fumigator → It is formed from "fumigare" (from Latin, meaning to smoke or fume) and "-tor" (a suffix indicating an agent or doer). The word "fumigator" refers to an agent or device that produces smoke or fumes, typically for the purpose of disinfection or pest control.

Memory Tip

Think of someone or something that creates 'smoke' ('fumigare') to cleanse or eliminate pests — that's what a fumigator does.

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