Sentences

fumify in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

FUMIFY: to treat or purify an area or object by exposing it to smoke or vapors, often for the purpose of honoring, cleansing, or pest control.

Sample Sentences

  1. The ancient Egyptians used to fumify their temples with incense to honor their gods.
  2. To eliminate the pests, the farmer decided to fumify the greenhouse with a special gas.
  3. After the flood, the community had to fumify homes to prevent mold and mildew from taking over.
  4. The researchers were careful to fumify the laboratory to ensure no contamination would affect their results.
  5. In order to preserve the artifacts, the museum staff planned to fumify the storage area before bringing them in.

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