Lousing

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The process of removing lice. countable, uncountable

    "Louse powders may be used with success, but being a wasteful method of applying an insecticide are not recommended. Impregnation of the underwear is the most promising method of louse control between lousings."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of louse form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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delousing

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"Louse powders may be used with success, but being a wasteful method of applying an insecticide are not recommended. Impregnation of the underwear is the most promising method of louse control between lousings."

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