Meaning of the word fumigation in English

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fumigation

US /ˌfjuː.məˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌfjuː.məˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the use of poisonous gas to remove harmful insects, bacteria, disease, etc. from somewhere or something:

Example:
Two hospital wards have had to be closed for fumigation.
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