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FUMIGATOR

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A device that generates a gas for the purpose of disinfecting or eradicating pests

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("fumigator" is a kind of...):

device (an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose)

Derivation:

fumigate (treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Someone whose job is to fumigate

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("fumigator" is a kind of...):

skilled worker; skilled workman; trained worker (a worker who has acquired special skills)

Derivation:

fumigate (treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests)

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