Fumigant
- Pronunciation
- /FOO-mig-ent/
- Category
- Pest Management
- Singular
- Fumigant
- Plural
- Fumigants
Definition
A chemical that, at a required temperature and pressure, can exist in the gaseous state in sufficient concentration to be lethal to a given organism.
Etymology
From Latin 'fumus', meaning 'smoke'.
Example
Soil fumigation involves applying fumigants to control soil-borne pests.
Related Terms
- Pesticide
- Soil Fumigation
- Structure Fumigation
Usage Notes
Fumigants are often used in enclosed spaces for effective pest control.