1. the process of disinfecting or purifying an area by exposure to the fumes of certain chemicals

Examples

• The apartment building required fumigation to eliminate the termite infestation.
• After the fumigation process, residents had to wait 24 hours before returning home.
• The warehouse underwent fumigation before storing the grain shipment.
• Professional fumigation services use specialized equipment and chemicals.
• The fumigation tent covered the entire house during treatment.
• Agricultural fumigation helps protect crops from harmful pests.