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reinfestation

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re·​in·​fes·​ta·​tion | \ (ˌ)rē-ˌin-ˌfe-ˈstā-shən How to pronounce reinfestation (audio) \
plural reinfestations

Definition of reinfestation

: the act or an instance of infesting again reinfestation of the house with termites

First Known Use of reinfestation

1892, in the meaning defined above

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“Reinfestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinfestation. Accessed 12 Jun. 2021.

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