Fumigations

/ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fumigation; multiple instances or processes of using smoke or gas to disinfect or kill pests.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of 'fumigation,' maintaining the Latin root structure while adding the productive plural suffix '-s'.

Kelly Says

Pest control companies today perform thousands of fumigations yearly, but the ancient Egyptians were doing this 5,000 years ago with incense smoke to protect grain stores.

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