fumatorium
fumatorium noun: an airtight compartment in which vapour may be generated to destroy germs or insects; especially, the apparatus used to destroy San Jose scale on nursery stock, using hydrocyanic acid vapour.
Noun
fumatorium (plural fumatoria or fumatoriums)
- An airtight compartment in which vapour may be generated to destroy germs or insects; especially, the apparatus used to destroy San Jose scale on nursery stock, using hydrocyanic acid vapour.
- Synonyms:
- fumigatorium
Synonyms of fumatorium
Forms of fumatorium
| plural | fumatoria |
|---|---|
| plural | fumatoriums |
Questions about fumatorium
- What does fumatorium mean?
- Fumatorium means an airtight compartment in which vapour may be generated to destroy germs or insects; especially, the apparatus used to destroy San Jose scale on nursery stock, using hydrocyanic acid vapour.
- What part of speech is fumatorium?
- Fumatorium is a noun.
- What is the plural of fumatorium?
- The plural of fumatorium is fumatoria.
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