1. to treat (a place, building, or object) with chemical fumes or smoke to disinfect it or kill pests

Examples

• The apartment was fumigated after the pest infestation was discovered.
• Health officials decided to fumigate the warehouse to eliminate the rodent problem.
• We had to fumigate the entire house before moving in.
• The greenhouse is fumigated regularly to protect the plants from insects.
• After the flood, the building needed to be fumigated to prevent mold and disease.
• The city fumigated the park to control the mosquito population during summer.