Fumigation and Scouring

Fumigation

Fumigation noun - The application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it.
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Scouring and fumigation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scouring" instead a noun "Fumigation".

Nearby Words: fumigate, fumigated, fumigating

Scouring

Scouring noun - The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water.
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Fumigation and scouring are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fumigation" instead a noun "Scouring".

Nearby Words: scour, scoured, scourer
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