disinsectize

present singular third person disinsectizes · participle present disinsectizing · participle past disinsectized · past disinsectized · alternative disinsectise

1. To rid of insects.

   Every effort should be made to flyproof the privy and to disinsectize it daily with lime or a similar agent.

   1994, Robert L. Metcalf, William H. Luckmann, Introduction to Insect Pest Management, page 615

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   The investigation of ionizing radiation as a possible substitute for fumigation, heat, or cold treatments to disinsectize fruits, vegetables, and baggage has been promising enough to justify continued attention.

   1964, United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Government Operations, Interagency Coordination in Environmental Hazards (pesticides), page 245

   The new regulation permitted the military medical officers of either nation to inspect and disinsectize their own ships and aircraft.

   1976, United States. Army Medical Service, Preventive Medicine in World War II.: Civil affairs, page 563