disinsectise

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A form of disinsectize — To rid of insects.

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Meanings

verbdisinsectise (third-person singular simple present disinsectises, present participle disinsectising, simple past and past participle disinsectised)

present singular third person disinsectises · participle present disinsectising · participle past disinsectised · past disinsectised

  1. alternativeAlternative form of disinsectize.

    Bedding, soiled linen, wearing apparel and other articles which, in the opinion of a Health Officer, are infected shall be disinsectised and if necessary disinfected.

    1938, The China Coaster's Tide Book and Nautical Pocket Manual, page 209
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    One unfortunate individual endeavouring to disinsectise a newly-arrived aircraft will, no doubt, still remember being rudely ordered out by an irate Allied captain of aircraft flourishing a loaded revolver.

    1958, Samuel Cuthbert Rexford-Welch, The Royal Air Force Medical Services - Volume 3, page 93

    Aircraft coming from the south can proceed directly to Cario , Alexandria or Matruh Aerodromes without landing at Luxor: The pilot shall disinsectise the aircraft while in flight , by his own crew , by means of one of the approved pyrethrum solutions before arrival.

    1960, International Flight Information Manual, page 27
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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