English Explanatory Dictionary

infestation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The presence of a large number of pest organisms in an area or field, on the surface of a host or anything that might contact a host, or in the soil.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪ̯ʃən/ [ˌɪnfɛsˈtʰeɪ̯ʃən] ~ [ˌɪnfɛsˈtʰeɪ̯ʃn̩] [ˌɪɱfɛsˈtʰeɪ̯ʃən] ~ [ˌɪɱfɛsˈtʰeɪ̯ʃn̩] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-infestation.wav

Word forms

infestation infestations

Etymology

From Middle French infestation, from Late Latin infestatio. Morphologically infest + -ation.

Derived words

disinfestation hyperinfestation postinfestation preinfestation reinfestation
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