infestation
ˌɪnfɛˈsteɪʃən
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Definition of infestation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
pestspresence of many pests in an area
  • The infestation of locusts destroyed the crops.
overrun plague
2.
biologyTECH.state of being overrun by parasitesTECH.
  • The dog suffered from an infestation of fleas.
invasion overrun plague
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Origin of infestation

Latin, infestare (to attack)

Terms with infestation included in their meaning

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wormyadj.
infestation
infested with worms or worm-like creatures
infestation
spread or swarm over an area rapidly
medical
infestation of a body by parasites
infestation
to be infested with moths
medical
infestation with or disease caused by mites or ticks
parasitic infestation
infestation by mites or ticks
skin condition
infestation with mites causing skin irritation
medical
infestation with itch mites causing skin irritation

Examples of infestation in a sentence

  • A termite infestation can damage wooden structures.
  • The infestation of ants in the kitchen was alarming.
  • Farmers are worried about the infestation of locusts.

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  1. French:infestation, contamination, ...
  2. German:Befall, Infestation, ...
  3. Italian:infestazione, invasione, ...
  4. Spanish:infestación, ...
  5. Portuguese:infestação, ...
  6. Chinese:侵扰, 寄生虫侵袭, ...
  7. Japanese:害虫の発生, 寄生, ...
  8. Arabic:اجْتِيَاح, إِصَابَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְגִיעוּת, מַכַּת טְפִילִים, ...
  10. Russian:инвазия, заражение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нашестя, ...
  12. Hindi:उपद्रव, संक्रमण, ...

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