Disinsection

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The use of insecticide for pest control; disinsectization. uncountable

    "6.2.3.2.2. For aircraft having pressurized cabins, the disinsection of cabins and annexes, cockpit and annexes, is to be carried out after the embarkation of passengers and crew and the closing of the doors and windscreen[.]"

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"6.2.3.2.2. For aircraft having pressurized cabins, the disinsection of cabins and annexes, cockpit and annexes, is to be carried out after the embarkation of passengers and crew and the closing of the doors and windscreen[.]"

Etymology

From dis- + insect + -ion.

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