fumatorium

noun

fu·​ma·​to·​ri·​um

ˌfyüməˈtōrēəm

plural -s

: an airtight compartment in which vapor may be generated to destroy fungal or insect pests (as on growing plants) : a fumigation chamber

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin fumatus (past participle of fumare to smoke, from fumus smoke) + -orium -ory

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