fumatorium

noun

fu·​ma·​to·​ri·​um
ˌfyüməˈtōrēəm
plural -s
: an airtight compartment in which vapor may be generated to destroy fungal or insect pests (as on growing plants) : a fumigation chamber

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin fumatus (past participle of fumare to smoke, from fumus smoke) + -orium -ory

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“Fumatorium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fumatorium. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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