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fumigated

/ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪtɪd/

Translations

fumigatedpast participle

/ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪtɪd/

/ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪtɪd/

Past participle of ‘fumigate’ functioning as an adjective.

fumigéParticipe passé employé comme adjectif; s’accorde en genre et en nombre selon le nom qu’il qualifie.

The fumigated room was finally free of insects and safe for the children to enter.

La pièce fumigée était enfin débarrassée des insectes et sûre pour que les enfants y entrent.

Synonyms

fumigateverb

fumigated

Past Simple

fumigated

Past Simple

fumigated

Past Participle

fumigating

Gerund

/ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪt/

fumigerEmployer des fumées, des vapeurs ou des gaz pour désinfecter ou éliminer des nuisibles.

The exterminator was called to fumigate the house to get rid of the termites.

On a appelé un exterminateur pour fumiger la maison et se débarrasser des termites.

Additional translations

enfumerSens plus rare : purifier ou parfumer par une fumée aromatique, notamment dans un contexte rituel.

Synonyms

Definitions

fumigatedpast participle

Treated with fumes, especially for the purpose of disinfecting or exterminating pests.

The fumigated room was finally free of insects and safe for the children to enter.

fumigateverb

To apply smoke, vapor, or gas to an area, especially for the purpose of disinfecting or exterminating pests.

The exterminator was called to fumigate the house to get rid of the termites.

To perfume, cleanse, or purify (a place or object) by means of aromatic smoke; to smoke ceremonially.

Ancient priests would fumigate the temple with fragrant resins.