fumigativeadj.n.
/ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪtɪv/ That is used in (medicinal) fumigation. Obsolete.
ΘΚΠ
the world > health and disease > healing > medical treatment > treatment by gas, air, or fumes > [adjective] > used in medical fumigation
fumigative1599
1599 A. M. tr. O. Gaebelkhover Bk. Physicke 200/2 Cause the loyncte, or the whole bodye, to sweate in a fumigative bath.
B. n.
(nonce-word) = fumigant n.
ΘΚΠ
the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > freedom from impurities > removal of impurities > disinfecting > [noun] > fumigating > one who or that which
perfumer1564
fumigator1869
fumigant1890
fumigative1897
1897 Daily News 13 Feb. 6/4 Whether he uses tobacco thus openly as a friendly fumigative only I know not.
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adj.n.1599