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infestation.

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.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪ̯ʃən/[ˌɪnfɛsˈtʰeɪ̯ʃən] ~ [ˌɪnfɛsˈtʰeɪ̯ʃn̩][ˌɪɱfɛsˈtʰeɪ̯ʃən] ~ [ˌɪɱfɛsˈtʰeɪ̯ʃn̩]
  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.

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Where this word comes from

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

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