cafardise

/kæfɑːrdɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to become or make something infested with beetles, especially the cafard beetle, or to become infested with them.

“The infestation of the grain stores caused the grain to cafardise, rendering it unusable.”

2. noun

the state of being infested with the cafard beetle or similar pests.

“The farmer was concerned about the cafardise affecting his crop yields.”

Synonyms

  • infest
  • pestilence
  • vermin

Antonyms

  • purify
  • sanitize