dis·in·fest

(dĭs′ĭn-fĕst′)

tr.v. dis·in·fest·ed, dis·in·fest·ing, dis·in·fests

To rid of vermin.

dis·in′fes·ta′tion (-fĕ-stā′shən) n.

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Noun

disinfestation - the activity of getting rid of vermin

cleaning, cleansing, cleanup - the act of making something clean; "he gave his shoes a good cleaning"

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dis·in·fes·ta·tion

n. desinfestación, limpieza extensa y eliminación de parásitos, rumiantes e insectos causantes de infección.

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