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infestation

[ in-fe-stey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of infesting; state of being infested.
  2. a harassing or troublesome invasion:

    an infestation of ants.



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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of infestation1

1375–1425; late Middle English infestacio ( u ) n < Late Latin ¾±²Ô´Ú±ð²õ³ÙÄå³Ù¾±Å²Ô- (stem of ¾±²Ô´Ú±ð²õ³ÙÄå³Ù¾±Å ). See infest, -ation
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The inquiry heard evidence of "egregious hazards" to children, including serious damp, mould, and mice infestations, and families living in temporary housing for years.

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The chain, which has nearly 2,000 restaurants, said most of its sites would be shut between 31 March and 4 April "to prevent external intrusion and internal infestation of pests and vermin".

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This common infestation, native in expensive urban enclaves, has been rapidly spreading in working-class neighborhoods.

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A man has said he lives with "constant worry" about rats getting into his home as reports of infestations across Cardiff rise.

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The absence of regular waste collections has resulted in pavements piled high with rubbish bags, as well as rat infestations being reported in some parts of the city.

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