infumate

adjective

in·​fu·​mate
ˈinfyəˌmāt,
ə̇nˈfyümə̇t
variants or infumated
-ˌmātə̇d
: clouded with blackish color
infumate insect wing

Word History

Etymology

infumate from Latin infumatus, past participle of infumare to dry by smoking, from in- in- entry 2 + fumare to smoke, from fumus smoke; infumated from Latin infumatus + English -ed

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“Infumate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infumate. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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