Fumigant (noun)

A substance that is used to kill pests or insects by releasing toxic fumes.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "fumigare" which means to smoke, it refers to a substance that is used to kill pests or insects by releasing toxic fumes.

Examples:

1. The warehouse was fumigated with a powerful fumigant to get rid of the pests.
2. The fumigant was used to kill bedbugs in the hotel room.
3. Fumigants are often used to control pests in stored grain and other food products.
4. The fumigant was used to kill termites in the building.
5. Fumigant is a substance that is used to kill pests or insects by releasing toxic fumes.