HealthAugust 26, 2026

disinfesting

dis-in-FEST-ing

Definition

The act of eliminating insects or other pests from a place or object.

Etymology

The word is derived from the prefix 'dis-' (reversal or removal) combined with 'infest,' which stems from the Latin 'infestare' meaning to attack or disturb.

In the news

Zoomlion uses disinfesting as part of a public health initiative to prevent the spread of diseases by removing harmful insects from public spaces.

Zoomlion urges public to keep environment clean

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